🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Weißpunkt

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vaɪsˌpʊŋkt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
White-point/ˈwaɪt pɔɪnt/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Weißpunkt ist wichtig für die Farbkalibrierung."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A specific point in a color space that represents the color white, used as a reference for color calibration.

    "In digital imaging, the white-point is crucial for ensuring accurate color reproduction."
  2. 2

    The temperature of a light source that appears white to the human eye, often measured in Kelvin.

    "The photographer adjusted the white-point to match the lighting conditions of the scene."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'white-point' originates from the field of color science, where it refers to a specific point in a color space that represents the color white. The concept has evolved since the early 20th century as color theory and technology advanced, particularly in relation to photography and display technologies.

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