colorimeter

[ kuhl-uh-rim-i-ter ]

noun

1. a device that analyzes color by measuring a given color in terms of a standard color, a scale of colors, or certain primary colors.

colorimeter

/ ˌkʌlərɪˈmɛtrɪk; ˌkʌləˈrɪmɪtə /

noun

1. Also calledtintometer an apparatus for determining the concentration of a solution of a coloured substance by comparing the intensity of its colour with that of a standard solution or with standard colour slides
2. any apparatus for measuring the quality of a colour by comparison with standard colours or combinations of colours

Derived Forms

• ˌcolorˈimetry, noun
• ˌcoloriˈmetrically, adverb
• colorimetric, adjective

Other Words From

• col·or·i·met·ric [kuhl-er-, uh, -, me, -trik], color·i·metri·cal adjective
• color·i·metri·cal·ly adverb
• color·ime·trist noun
• color·ime·try noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of colorimeter¹

First recorded in 1860–65; color + -i- + -meter

Example Sentences

Two occurrences of 'Colorimeter' for 'Calorimeter' repaired.

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