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Exitthe phenomenon where two colors appear to be the same under certain lighting conditions but differ under others
The metamerism of the paint colors led to confusion when trying to match them under different lighting conditions.
Set 248 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: metamerism, hebetude, gerontocracy, jejunostomy, gallipot. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the phenomenon where two colors appear to be the same under certain lighting conditions but differ under others
The metamerism of the paint colors led to confusion when trying to match them under different lighting conditions.
dullness of mind or ability to think
The professor was concerned about the hebetude of his students, who seemed disinterested and unable to engage with the material.
a government or society in which the elderly hold power
In a gerontocracy, the policies often reflect the interests of the older demographic rather than the needs of younger generations.
a surgical procedure to create an opening into the jejunum for feeding purposes
The patient required a jejunostomy to ensure proper nutritional intake after surgery.
a small container or jar used for holding liquids or substances
The chemist carefully measured the solution into the gallipot before starting the experiment.