panchromatic

/ˌpænkroʊˈmætɪk/
adjective
  1. Sensitive to all colors of visible light, used especially for photographic film.
    • The photographer chose panchromatic film to capture the full range of colors in the sunset.
    • Old panchromatic negatives can still produce beautiful prints if handled carefully.
    • Panchromatic sensors on the satellite produce black-and-white images that record all visible wavelengths.
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