colorimeter
|col-or-i-me-ter|
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/kəˈlɪmɪtər/
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/kəˈlɪmɪtə/
measuring color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colorimeter' originates from the Latin word 'color,' meaning 'color,' and the Greek word 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'colorimeter' was derived from the combination of 'color' and 'meter,' which evolved into the modern English word 'colorimeter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring color,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument for measuring the intensity or concentration of color in a solution, typically used in chemical analysis.
The scientist used a colorimeter to determine the concentration of the solution.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/14 00:19