chromaticity

noun chro·ma·tic·i·ty \ˌkrō-mə-ˈti-sə-tē\

Definition of CHROMATICITY

: the quality of color characterized by its dominant or complementary wavelength and purity taken together

1922

Medical Dictionary

noun chro·ma·tic·i·ty \ˌkrō-mə-ˈtis-ət-ē\

plural chro·ma·tic·i·ties

: the quality of color characterized by its dominant or complementary wavelength and purity taken together

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