Purkinje effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Czech anatomist Jan Evangelista Purkyně (1787–1869).
Meanings
- The tendency for the peak luminance sensitivity of the human eye to shift toward the blue end of the spectrum at low illumination levels.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purkyne effect | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Purkyně effect | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Purkinje effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |