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chromatic adaptation
chromatic adaptation n (Botany) botany the alteration by photosynthesizing organisms of the proportions of their photosynthetic pigments in response to the intensity and colour of the available light, as shown by algae in the littoral zone, which change from green to red as the zone is descended chromatic adaptation
chromatic adaptation[krō′mad·ik ‚ad‚ap′tā·shən] (physiology) A decrease in sensitivity to a color stimulus with prolonged exposure. (psychology) Modification in the perceived hue or saturation of a light stimulus resulting from prior viewing of a light of different hue or saturation. chromatic adaptation
chromatic adaptationA change in hue or saturation, or both, resulting from pre-exposure to light of other wavelengths.See also: adaptationLegalSeeAdaptationThesaurusSeecolor vision |