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chromaticity

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chro·ma·tic·i·ty  (krm-ts-t)
n.
The aspect of color that includes consideration of its dominant wavelength and purity.
chromaticity [ˌkrəʊməˈtɪsɪtɪ]
n
(Physics / General Physics) the quality of a colour or light with reference to its purity and its dominant wavelength
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Noun1.chromaticitychromaticity - the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
hue
color property - an attribute of color


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