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COLOR ADAPTATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • The Eye
DEF

An altered sensitivity to color which produces apparent changes in hue or saturation.

OBS

It may be induced, for example, by varying levels of illumination or by prolonged exposure to a specific color.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Oeil
DEF

Modifications apparentes de la tonalité et de la saturation induites par l'observation prolongée d'une plage de couleur donnée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Óptica
  • Ojo
DEF

Habilidad del sistema visual humano para compensar los cambios en el color que prevalece en el ambiente.

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