achromic

9.9

Having no color, like clear water

adjective
/eɪˈkroʊmɪk/

Specialized

: acromático

Some forms of albinism leave the skin almost completely achromic.

Examples

The achromic paint was perfect for the minimalist design.
Her dress was an achromic shade that matched everything.
The achromic tissues did not absorb the dye during the test.
The scientist examined an achromic solution under the microscope.
Some forms of albinism leave the skin almost completely achromic.
The achromic tissues did not absorb the dye during the test.
The scientist examined an achromic solution under the microscope.

Synonyms

achromatic

vsachromic

1 8.1

Colors that do not have any hue, like black, white, and gray

is more specific to colors without hue rather than plain colorlessness

hueless

vsachromic

1 9.4

Something that has no color and looks grey or pale

is similar but implies general lack rather than total absence

achromous

vsachromic

Specialized

9.9

Having no color and looking clear or white

is the same meaning but presented in the main form

achromatous

vsachromic

Specialized

9.9

Having no color or pigment

is stronger, stating absolute lack rather than allowing small amounts

Antonyms

colored

279 1.0

Having a color, natural or added

How Colorless

achromic

Specialized

9.9

pale

301 1.0

muted

15 4.2

colored

279 1.0

Surface Forms

achromic positive

Morphology

achromic = chromic (transparent) = a + chrom + ic

If a learner knows 'chromic', adding the negative prefix 'a-' gives the straightforward meaning 'without color' or 'not chromic'.

Etymology

The word achromic comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'without' and chroma meaning 'color', as you can see in monochrome and chrome. So, achromic describes something that is 'without color' or colorless.