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chroma definition

chroma (krō′mə)

noun

Chiefly Brit. saturation (sense )

Etymology: Gr chrōma (gen. chrōmatos), color; orig. skin, color of the skin < IE base *ghrēu-, to rub hard over, crumble > grits

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