ScienceAugust 27, 2026
chromaticity
kroh-muh-TIS-ih-tee
Definition
The objective specification of the quality of a color, determined by its hue and saturation, independent of its brightness or intensity.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'chroma' (color), the term entered English in the late 19th century through the field of colorimetry to describe the chromatic aspects of light measurement.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the technical light properties monitored during the experiment, confirming that researchers precisely controlled the light sources despite them appearing visually identical as white light.
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