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unrelated perceived colour [1 record]

Record 1 1985-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • The Eye
DEF

Colour perceived to belong to an area with completely dark surroundings.

OBS

The colour appears self-luminous.

Key term(s)
  • unrelated perceived color
  • unrelated colour
  • unrelated color

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Oeil
DEF

Couleur perçue rapportée à une surface vue sur un fond complètement obscur.

OBS

La couleur paraît lumineuse par elle-même.

Key term(s)
  • couleur isolée

Spanish

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