Colorimeter (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The laboratory technician carefully calibrated the colorimeter to ensure accurate readings of the sample's absorbance.
- A colorimeter was used to measure the concentration of the unknown substance by comparing its color intensity to a set of standards.
- The researcher relied on the colorimeter to quantify the amount of enzyme present in the solution based on the color change it produced.
- The colorimeter's digital display showed a precise measurement of the sample's color, allowing the scientist to calculate the concentration of the analyte.
- By using a colorimeter, the team was able to quickly and accurately determine the levels of pollutants in the water sample.