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orthochromatic [Brit ˌɔːθəʊkrəˈmatɪk, Am ˌɔrθoʊkrəˈmædɪk] ADJ

orthochromatic

ortocromatico

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By the addition of erythrosine the emulsion could be made orthochromatic while some cyanine derivatives confer sensitivity to the whole visible spectrum making it panchromatic. en.wikipedia.org

One records the color red (via a dyed panchromatic film), and the other, blue (orthochromatic). en.wikipedia.org

Monochrome film is usually panchromatic; orthochromatic has fallen out of use. en.wikipedia.org

Almost all modern photographic film is panchromatic, but some types are orthochromatic and are not sensitive to certain wavelengths of light. en.wikipedia.org

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