tintometer

American

[tin-tom-i-ter] / tɪnˈtɒm ɪ tər /

noun

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

tintometer British

/ tɪnˈtɒmɪtə /

noun

another name for colorimeter

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Other Word Forms

tintometric adjective
tintometry noun

Etymology

Origin of tintometer

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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