1. The measurement and analysis of color, including its intensity, hue, and saturation, typically using specialized instruments.
Usage: technical; scientific
2. A branch of analytical chemistry that uses color reactions to identify and quantify substances in solutions.
Usage: chemistry; laboratory

Examples

• The laboratory uses colorimetry to measure the concentration of dyes in textile samples.
• Colorimetry is essential in quality control for paint and coating manufacturers.
• The scientist performed colorimetry on the water sample to detect trace metals.
• Digital colorimetry has made it easier to standardize color matching in printing.
• In clinical chemistry, colorimetry helps determine glucose levels in blood samples.
• The museum employed colorimetry to document the exact colors of the restored painting.