Wordiyochrom
GreekVariants
chromchroma
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About This Root
From Greek chroma (color, complexion). A scientific root for color — chromatic (relating to color), monochrome (one color), achromatic (without color), and chromosome (literally 'color body', named because chromosomes absorbed dye strongly under microscopes). The root appears mainly in scientific and technical vocabulary.
Associated Words
achromatic
Free from color; transmitting light without distortion
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chromatic
Relating to colour; based on a twelve-semitone musical scale
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chromosome
A structure in cell nuclei carrying genetic information in the form of DNA
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monochromatic
Having or using only one color or wavelength
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monochrome
A black-and-white or single-color image; having only one color
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