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apochromat

Syllabification: (ap·o·chro·mat)
Pronunciation: /ˌapəˈkrōmat/
Definition of apochromat

noun

Physics
  • a lens or lens system that reduces spherical and chromatic aberration.

Derivatives

apochromatic

Pronunciation: /-krōˈmatik/
adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from apo- + chromatic

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