Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or determined by the measurement of the color of a substance, especially by comparing its color with that of a standard solution of a chemical.

“The researchers used a colorimetric method to analyze the chemical composition of the sample.”

2. noun

a chemical test that measures the color of a solution to determine the presence or concentration of a substance.

“The chemist performed a colorimetric test to identify the type of metal in the sample.”