achromatope

/əˌkrɒməˈtoʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless or colorless-colored region in a material or object that appears differently colored under certain conditions, especially in polarized light.

“Under the polarized microscope, the scientist observed a small achromatope in the crystal structure.”

Synonyms

  • isochromat
  • isochromatic point

Antonyms

  • chromat
  • chromatic area