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Monochromatic - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Monochromatic : adj
1: of or relating to monochromatism
2: (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only
one wavelength; "monochromatic light" [syn: homochromatic]
[ant: polychromatic]
3: having or appearing to have only one color [syn: monochrome,
monochromic, monochromous]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Monochromatic : \Mon`o*chro*mat"ic\, a. [Cf. F. monochromatique.
See Monochrome.]
Consisting of one color, or presenting rays of light of one
color only.
Monochromatic lamp (Opt.),a lamp whose flame yields rays of
some one homogenous light. It is of great importance in
optical experiments.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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