chromoscope

/krɒməˈskoʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

An optical instrument that separates and analyzes the colors of an object or image.

“The scientist used a chromoscope to examine the vibrant colors of the butterfly’s wings.”

2. verb

To analyze or examine the colors of an object or image using a chromoscope.

“She chromoscoped the painting to understand its color palette.”

Synonyms

  • colorimeter
  • spectroscope