achromatise

a·chro·ma·tize

[ey-kroh-muh-tahyz]
verb (used with object), a·chro·ma·tized, a·chro·ma·tiz·ing.
to make achromatic; deprive or free of color.
Also, especially British, a·chro·ma·tise.


Origin:
1835–45; achromat(ic) + -ize

a·chro·ma·ti·za·tion, noun
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achromatize or achromatise (əˈkrəʊmətaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to make achromatic; to remove colour from
 
achromatise or achromatise
 
vb
 
achromati'zation or achromatise
 
n
 
achromati'sation or achromatise
 
n

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achromatize or achromatise (əˈkrəʊmətaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to make achromatic; to remove colour from
 
achromatise or achromatise
 
vb
 
achromati'zation or achromatise
 
n
 
achromati'sation or achromatise
 
n

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