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Meaning of achromatization in English:

achromatization

noun

Optics

  • The action or process of achromatizing something, especially a lens in order to reduce or eliminate chromatic aberration.

Pronunciation

achromatization

/əˌkrəʊmətʌɪˈzeɪʃn/ /eɪˌkrəʊmətʌɪˈzeɪʃn/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edinburgh Journal Science. From achromatize + -ation.