Red-blindness (Noun)
Meaning
Dichromacy characterized by lowered sensitivity to long wavelengths of light resulting in an inability to distinguish red and purplish blue.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- People with red-blindness often have difficulty distinguishing between red and green colors in low light conditions.
- Red-blindness is a type of color vision deficiency that affects approximately 8% of all men and 0.5% of all women.
- The artist's use of vibrant colors was lost on her friend who suffered from red-blindness and saw the world in muted tones.
- The red-blindness made it challenging for the farmer to distinguish between ripe and unripe tomatoes based on their color.
- Researchers have been studying the genetic causes of red-blindness to develop more effective treatments for the condition.