alcoholometer

[ al-kuh-haw-lom-i-ter, -ho- ]

noun

1. an instrument for finding the percentage of alcohol in a liquid.

alcoholometer

/ ˌælkəhɒˈlɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an instrument, such as a specially calibrated hydrometer, for determining the percentage of alcohol in a liquid

Other Words From

• al·co·hol·o·met·ric [al-k, uh, -haw-l, uh, -, me, -trik, -hol-, uh, -], alco·holo·metri·cal adjective
• alco·hol·ome·try noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of alcoholometer¹

1855–60; alcohol + -o- + -meter

Example Sentences

Gay-Lussacs alcoholometer is used to determine the strength of spirituous liquors.

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The spirit used should be reduced to about proof, and the traveller should always be provided with an alcoholometer.

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A very convenient alcoholometer for ordinary purposes (d) has been lately produced by some of the instrument makers.

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This instrument is sometimes called Richters alcoholometer, in England.

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I have never attempted to collect quantities of alcoholics without an alcoholometer in constant use.

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