achromous

a·chro·mic

[ey-kroh-mik]
adjective
colorless; without coloring matter.
Also, a·chro·mous.


Origin:
1755–65; a-6 + chromic

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achromic or achromous (əˈkrəʊmɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
colourless
 
achromous or achromous
 
adj

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achromic or achromous (əˈkrəʊmɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
colourless
 
achromous or achromous
 
adj

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achromic a·chro·mic (ā-krō'mĭk, ə-krō'-)
adj.
Having no color; colorless.

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