Színezékeny

Színezékeny is a Hungarian adjective formed from szín (color) and érzékeny (sensitive). It describes something that is sensitive to color information, or capable of distinguishing colors, and is used in various scientific and technical contexts where color plays a defining role.

In vision science and biology, színezékeny commonly refers to photoreceptors, cells, or organisms that detect and respond to color differences. Humans and many animals have color-sensitive vision through cone cells that respond to different parts of the spectrum. The term may also appear in discussions of color vision capabilities, color discrimination tests, or species-specific color sensitivity.

In microscopy and histology, színezés (staining) is central to identifying structures. An attribute described as színezékeny may indicate that the outcome depends on color reactions or the presence of particular dyes. Such use points to methodologies where color development is essential for interpretation.

In sensors, materials science, and display technology, színezékeny can denote dyes, pigments, inks, or detectors that respond distinctly to different wavelengths. Colorimetric assays, color sensors, and luminescent probes are examples where color sensitivity is a defining property.

In software and data visualization, the term might describe systems designed to preserve perceptual color differences or ensure legibility for users with color vision variations, though this usage is less standardized and highly context-dependent.

See also: színvakság, színérzékelés, colorimetry. The term színezékeny is not a fixed technical label and its precise meaning depends on the disciplinary context.