colorimeter

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various instruments designed to determine the color of something, by comparison with standard colors or by spectroscopy.
  • (analytical chemistry) An analytic instrument that estimates the concentration of a substance in a sample by measuring its color against the solution's complimentary color.

Etymology

Affix from English color.

Origin

English

color

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