tintometer

[tin-tom-i-ter]

noun

1. a precision instrument for comparing tints or colors with those used as arbitrary standards.

tintometer

/ tɪnˈtɒmɪtə /

noun

1. another name for colorimeter

Other Word Forms

• tintometric adjective
• tintometry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tintometer¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tint + -o- + -meter

Example Sentences

"What's the matter?" he asked, catching my eye as he paused with the tintometer in his hand.

From Project Gutenberg

"Any month you please," he smiled grimly, as he reluctantly placed the tintometer in its cabinet.

From Project Gutenberg