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Duochrome

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Meaning

The duochrome test, a test used by opticians to refine the correction of refractive error, in which the subject is asked to compare images presented with red and green backgrounds..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The duochrome test, a test used by opticians to refine the correction of refractive error, in which the subject is asked to compare images presented with red and green backgrounds.
  2. An image composed of varying shades (grayscale) of two colors.
  3. A piece of pottery decorated in two colors.
  4. A color scheme consisting of only two hues.
  5. Fabric that shifts between two colors, depending on the angle of light, also, by extension, something made with such fabric.
  6. A fluorochrome that shows up in either of two colors, depending on the type of biological material it stains.
  7. Pertaining to the red and green colors of the duochrome test.
  8. Composed of two colors.

Example Sentences

When using the duochrome, there may not be an exact endpoint because the chances of the spectacle refraction falling into a 0.25 DS endpoint are fairly remote.
The duochrome should be used as the endpoint procedure for the initial MPMVA .
If the responses are not appropriate, then the duochrome is not reliable for this patient and should be ignored.
Where a color original such as a transparency, color print, or color artwork is furnished, additional impact and interest can be obtained with the duochrome.
[…] used two tints for his underpaintings, a duochrome in effect, probably a cool grey tint for the shadows and a golden buff one for everything in sunlight.
The duochrome differs from the duotone in that a fullcolor original is required for its preparation.
Films could also be tinted and toned, resulting in color duochromes.
Jugs 9-10 and 15 are obviously the last vestiges of earlier duochrome ware.

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What does duochrome mean?

Duochrome means The duochrome test, a test used by opticians to refine the correction of refractive error, in which the subject is asked to compare images presented with red and green backgrounds..

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How do you use duochrome in a sentence?

When using the duochrome, there may not be an exact endpoint because the chances of the spectacle refraction falling into a 0.25 DS endpoint are fairly remote.

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