{Monochromatic lamp} (Opt.),a lamp whose flame yields rays of some one homogenous light. It is of great importance in optical experiments. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Monochromatic — Mon o*chro*mat ic, a. [Cf. F. monochromatique. See {Monochrome}.] Consisting of one color, or presenting rays of light of one color only. [1913 Webster] {Monochromatic lamp} (Opt.),a lamp whose flame yields rays of some one homogenous light. It… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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monochromatique — [ mɔnɔkrɔmatik ] adj. • 1838; de mono et chromatique 1 ♦ Vieilli Monochrome. 2 ♦ Mod. Phys. Qui ne contient qu une fréquence ou une longueur d onde bien déterminée. Le laser émet une radiation monochromatique. ● monochromatique … Encyclopédie Universelle
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