panchromatic
adjective
pan·chro·mat·ic
ˌpan-krō-ˈma-tik 
: sensitive to light of all colors in the visible spectrum
panchromatic film
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The resulting panchromatic image, which combines visible and infrared light, gives us one of the most comprehensive views of the Universe ever obtained.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Nov. 2023
The protean narrative and shadowy characters ebb and flow within the panchromatic spectacle of the film, which is shot entirely with high resolution infrared cameras and uses gaming engines, 3D technology, and artificial intelligence to render detailed forms like faces, tattoos, masks and costumes.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
One is panchromatic, meaning it is based on all wavelengths of light falling on each pixel.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2014
Now, thirty years later, the ingenious design is itself under pressure from an even more efficient competitor: panchromatic LEDs.
—Rob Beschizza, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2007
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Nov. 2023
The protean narrative and shadowy characters ebb and flow within the panchromatic spectacle of the film, which is shot entirely with high resolution infrared cameras and uses gaming engines, 3D technology, and artificial intelligence to render detailed forms like faces, tattoos, masks and costumes.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
One is panchromatic, meaning it is based on all wavelengths of light falling on each pixel.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2014
Now, thirty years later, the ingenious design is itself under pressure from an even more efficient competitor: panchromatic LEDs.
—Rob Beschizza, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2007
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“Panchromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panchromatic. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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panchromatic
adjective
pan·chro·mat·ic
ˌpan-krō-ˈmat-ik
: sensitive to light of all colors in the visible spectrum
panchromatic film
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