trichromatic
- adjective
- /ˌtraɪkroʊˈmætɪk/
- Specialized
- Relaxed selection on the olfactory receptor genes in trichromatic species has allowed the genes' codes to decay.
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Watch on YouTubeIt says that there is always an odd number of trichromatic triangles.
- It says that there is always an odd number of trichromatic triangles.
Examples
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The reason primates evolved better color vision than other mammals isn't clear; the most popular theory is that it's related to diet, and that trichromatic individuals find it easier to spot ripe fruits and young, edible leaves.
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It seems that the evolution of trichromatic vision in primates—which enables them to find food, identify mates, and detect danger with visual cues—reduced their reliance on smell.
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Trichromatic representation of input color
Academic text (1992) -
It says that there is always an odd number of trichromatic triangles.
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The advantage of trichromatic, as opposed to dichromatic, I assume, is that you can differentiate more colors.
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Humans are classified as trichromatic because our eyes can perceive three primary colors: red, blue, and green.
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The artist chose a trichromatic palette for his painting, using vibrant shades of red, blue, and yellow.
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In digital imaging, trichromatic systems reproduce colors by combining red, green, and blue light in various intensities.
Synonyms
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3.5
Having three different colors shown together in a pattern
Relating to three numbers that describe a color
Made of three colors
Having three different colors, like a flag or a bird
Using three different colors or tones in a design
How Colorful
- Specialized
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7.5
- Specialized
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8.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Trichromatic comes from the parts tri- 'three' and chrom- 'color'. Think of triangle for 'three' and monochrome for 'one color', so trichromatic means having or using 'three colors'.