achromatophil

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adjective

achro·​mat·​o·​phil
¦ā-krō-ˈma-tə-ˌfil,
¦a-;
(ˈ)ā-ˈkrō-mə-tə-,
a-
of cells or tissues
: having no affinity for stains

achromatophil

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noun

achro·​mat·​o·​phil
¦ā-krō-ˈma-tə-ˌfil,
¦a-;
(ˈ)ā-ˈkrō-mə-tə-,
a-
plural -s
: an achromatophil individual

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

achromat- + -phil

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1906, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of achromatophil was circa 1906

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“Achromatophil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/achromatophil. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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