Definition

A device used to measure the concentration of a substance in a solution by comparing its color to standard colors.

Example

The scientist used a colorimeter to analyze the concentration of the dye in the solution.

Conversation

Have you ever used a colorimeter for your science projects?

No, I haven't, but I heard they are really useful for measuring solutions.

Yeah, they help you see the concentration of colors in liquids.

That sounds interesting! I’ll have to try using one for my next experiment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colorimeter → It is formed from "color" (from Latin "color", meaning hue or tint) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word "colorimeter" refers to an instrument that measures the intensity or concentration of color in a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring a "color" (from Latin) with a device that "measures" (from Greek) — that's what a colorimeter does.

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