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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

/ ˌkʌləˈrɪmɪtə; ˌkʌlərɪˈmɛtrɪk /

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

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Derived Forms

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

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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of colorimeter1

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

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Example Sentences

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

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