metamerize

/mɛtəˈmɛrɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to undergo metamerism, or to exhibit metamerism, especially in color.

“The new paint color seemed to metamerize under different lighting conditions.”

2. verb

to cause something to exhibit metamerism, especially in color.

“The manufacturer’s new dye was designed to metamerize less than the previous formula.”

3. verb

to divide or separate into parts that are similar or identical in appearance but differ in some respects, especially in color.

“The artist’s use of colors metamerized in the finished painting.”

4. verb

to break down into separate parts or components, especially in color.

“The colorimeter’s readings showed that the dyes metamerized under different wavelengths of light.”

Synonyms

  • exhibit
  • manifest

Antonyms

  • homogenize
  • unify