chromatic aberration

noun

: aberration caused by the differences in refraction of the colored rays of the spectrum

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Likewise, the background blur is very clean and free of color fringing (longitudinal chromatic aberration) in the fall off between focus and blur. PC Magazine, 8 June 2025 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) objective lenses provide high-resolution, high-contrast images that are virtually free of optical defects like chromatic aberration (color fringing). Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025 There is evidence of softness around the edge of the image and chromatic aberration is apparent but the levels experienced are to be expected at this price point. Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025 Image quality is good but not exceptional, with chromatic aberration and vignetting wide open. James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025 So, forget about reducing chromatic aberration or image noise. PC Magazine, 14 May 2025 The lens shows some longitudinal chromatic aberration (LoCA) in scenes that are typical problem areas for the effect. PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 Because all the colors come to focus at the same point, there is no chromatic aberration. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025 There is some false purple and green color (longitudinal chromatic aberration) visible in backgrounds, especially in busier scenes with areas of high contrast placed behind the plane of focus. PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chromatic aberration was in 1831

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“Chromatic aberration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chromatic%20aberration. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

chromatic aberration

noun
: error caused by the differences in refraction of the colored rays into which light can be separated

Medical Definition

chromatic aberration

noun
: aberration caused by differences in the refraction of light at different frequencies

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