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Topic: Inventions

achromat

IPA: //ˈeɪkrəˌmæt//

KK: /ˈeɪkrəˌmæt/

noun

Definition: A type of lens that reduces or eliminates color distortion, allowing for clearer images without the interference of colors.

Example: The photographer used an achromat to reduce color distortion in his images.

achromatic

IPA: /əˈkrəʊˌmætɪk/

KK: /əˈkrōˌmatik/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that lacks color or hue, often referring to shades like black, white, or gray. It can also relate to things that do not show any color separation, such as certain types of light or musical tones.

Example: The artist chose an achromatic palette for the painting to emphasize the shapes rather than the colors.

achromatically

IPA: /əˈkrəʊməˌtɪkli/

KK: /əˈkrōˌma-tik-lee/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not involve color or hue; relating to or characterized by the absence of color.

Example: The colors were displayed achromatically, emphasizing the shapes and forms instead.

achromatism

IPA: /əˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm/

KK: /əˈkrōməˌtizəm/

noun

Definition: A condition where there is an absence of color, meaning something does not show or separate into different colors. This term is often used in relation to lenses that do not produce color distortions.

Example: The achromatism of the lens allowed for clearer images without color distortion.

achromatize

IPA: /əˈkrəʊmətaɪz/

KK: /əˈkrōməˌtīz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove color from something, making it colorless or neutral in tone.

Example: The artist decided to achromatize the painting to give it a more subdued look.

achromic

IPA: /əˈkreɪmɪk/

KK: /əˈkreɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has no color or is colorless.

Example: The achromic solution was used in the experiment to avoid any interference from color.

aciculum

IPA: /əˈsɪkjʊləm/

KK: /əˈsɪkjʊləm/

noun

Definition: A thin, sharp structure found in certain types of worms, specifically in their body segments, which helps with movement and support.

Example: The aciculum plays a crucial role in the structure of the parapodia in certain annelids.

acidimeter

IPA: /ˌæsɪˈdɪmətər/

KK: /ˌæsɪˈdɪmətər/

noun

Definition: A tool used to measure the density of acid solutions, helping to find out how strong or concentrated the acid is.

Example: The chemist used an acidimeter to measure the density of the acid solution.

acierate

IPA: //əˈsɪəreɪt//

KK: /ˈæsɪəˌreɪt/

verb

Definition: To change iron into steel or to cover iron with a layer of steel by altering just the outer surface.

Example: The process to acierate the iron resulted in a stronger material.

acinose

IPA: //ˈæsɪnoʊs//

KK: /ˈæsɪnoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is made up of small, granular structures, often found in certain types of glands.

Example: The acinose glands play a crucial role in the digestive system.

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