-chromy

1 of 2

noun combining form (1)

-chro·​my
ˌkrōmē
plural -es
: painting : coloring
lithochromy
stereochromy

-chromy

2 of 2

noun combining form (2)

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plural -es

Word History

Etymology

Noun combining form (1)

Greek chrōma color + International Scientific Vocabulary -y; probably originally formed as German -chromie

Noun combining form (2)

New Latin -chromia

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“-chromy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-chromy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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