achromatic vs polychromatic

achromatic

adj
  • Having only the diatonic notes of the scale; not modified by accidentals. 

  • Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion. 

  • Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion. 

  • Being achromatic in subject 

  • Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid; -- said of tissue 

polychromatic

adj
  • Showing a variety, or a change, of colours; having many colours; multicoloured. 

  • Composed of more than one wavelength. 

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