chromoscopic

/krɒmɒˈskɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the use of colors or color vision in the study of objects or specimens

“The chromoscopic technique used in the lab to identify the microscopic organisms.”

2. noun

a device or instrument used to examine objects by their colors or color appearance

“The chromoscopic was an essential tool in the early days of medical research.”

3. noun

a study of the colors or color appearances of objects

“The scientist spent years studying chromoscopic properties of minerals.”

Synonyms

  • chromatic
  • colorful
  • pigmental
  • spectroscopic

Antonyms

  • achromatic
  • monochromatic