Meaning achromat
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achromatA usually two-element lens that is corrected to bring two specified or distinct wavelengths to a common focal point. Note 1: The term "achromatic" literally means "without color." This is not strictly true, however. Early lenses consisted of only a single element, and therefore could bring only a single wavelength to a given foc [..]
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achromata lens corrected for chromatic aberration (colour fringing) at two wavelengths in the visible spectrum. Most modern camera lenses are achromats. Achromatic doublet:
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achromatA person exhibiting achromatopsia. Origin: G. A-priv. + chroma, colour (05 Mar 2000)
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