English Synonym Finder

achromatism

Definitions

The state or quality of being without color.

The property of a lens or optical system that prevents chromatic aberration by bringing different wavelengths of light to a common focus.

Examples

The optical engineer designed the lens system to achieve perfect achromatism, ensuring that all colors of light focus at the same point.

While the telescope provided a clear view of the stars, the lack of complete achromatism resulted in faint color fringing around the edges of the moon.

Synonyms

colorlessness neutrality lack of color

Antonyms

chromaticity colorfulness vibrancy chromatism