Definition of "achromic" []

• Having no color; colorless. (adjective)

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• "When I tell you that you're bright, I'm telling you that if you are one of those brave people of color or estrogen who are able to overcome their poorly-lit genes and show intelligence, you too can be granted the glittering badge of brightness from a person qualified to know -- me, an achromic non-woman."