What is another word for monochromatization?
Pronunciation: [mˌɒnə͡ʊkɹˌə͡ʊmɐta͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Monochromatization is the process of converting an image to black and white or grayscale. It can also refer to the process of removing color from a light source to make it monochromatic. Some synonyms for monochromatization include desaturation, grayscale conversion, black and white conversion, and decolorization. Other related terms include duotone (an image made up of two colors), sepia (a brownish tint given to black and white photos), and cyanotype (a photographic printing process that produces a blue-toned image). Monochromatization can be used for artistic effect or to enhance the clarity of an image by removing distracting colors.
