orthochromatic
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orthochromatic
[‚ȯr·thə·krə′mad·ik] (biology)
Having normal staining characteristics.
(graphic arts)
Pertaining to sensitized materials that can be exposed by ultraviolet, blue, and green light, but not deep orange or red.
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