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chroma

noun chro·ma \ˈkrō-mə\

Definition of CHROMA

1
:  saturation 4a
2
:  a quality of color combining hue and saturation
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Origin of CHROMA

Greek chrōma
First Known Use: circa 1889

Rhymes with CHROMA

coma, noma, soma, stoma, stroma

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. chroma
  2. chroma-key
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