achromatic /achro·mat·ic/ (ak″ro-mat´ik)
achromatic,
1. producing no discoloration.
2. staining with difficulty.
3. containing achromatin.
4. refracting light without decomposing it into its component colors.
5. monochromatic (2).
ach·ro·mat·ic ( k r -mt  k)adj. 1. Of or relating to color perceived to have zero saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral grays, white, or black. 2. Refracting light without spectral color separation. 3. Of or relating to cells or tissues difficult to stain with standard dyes. |
achromatic,
1 free of color.
2 color blind.
3 a substance not colored by common staining agents.
achromatic
1. producing no discoloration, or staining with difficulty.
2. refracting light without decomposing it into its component colors.
achromatic
1. See achromatic lens.
2. The condition of being totally colour blind. See achromatopsia; white light; equal energy spectrum.
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