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Record 1 1985-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
DEF

the wavelength of radiant energy of a single frequency that, when combined in suitable proportion with the light, matches the color of a reference standard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
DEF

Longueur d'onde du stimulus monochromatique qui, mélangé en proportion convenable au stimulus de couleur considéré, permet de reconstituer le stimulus achromatique spécifié.

Spanish

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