trichromatism

[ trahy-kroh-muh-tiz-uh m ]
/ traɪˈkroʊ məˌtɪz əm /

noun

the quality or condition of being trichromatic.
the use or combination of three colors, as in printing or photography.
Ophthalmology. normal color vision. Compare monochromatism(def 2), dichromatism(def 2).

Origin of trichromatism

First recorded in 1885–90; trichromat(ic) + -ism

Words nearby trichromatism

trichotomy property, trichroic, trichroism, trichromat, trichromatic, trichromatism, trichromatopsia, trichrome stain, trichuriasis, trichuris, tricipital

British Dictionary definitions for trichromatism

trichromatism
/ (traɪˈkrəʊməˌtɪzəm) /

noun

the use or combination of three primary colours for colour reproduction in photography, printing, television, etc
rare the state of being trichromatic