lactometer

American  

[lak-tom-i-ter] / lækˈtɒm ɪ tər /

noun

1. an instrument for determining the specific gravity of milk.

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lactometer British  

/ lækˈtɒmɪtə /

noun

1. Also called: galactometer.  a hydrometer used to measure the relative density of milk and thus determine its quality

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Etymology

Origin of lactometer

First recorded in 1810–20; lacto- + -meter

Example Sentences

Feeling sure that the lactometer must be at fault, I consulted my friend the doctor, who examined and found it quite correct.

From Life and sport in China Second Edition by Ready, Oliver George

The lactometer is used for measuring the purity and richness of milk.

From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.

The specific gravity of milk is determined by means of the lactometer, an instrument which sinks to a definite point in pure milk.

From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry

Thus if the thermometer indicates 40° F., and the lactometer 29.1°, the true reading at the standard temperature of 60° F. is 31°, corresponding to a specific gravity of 1.031.

From The Bacillus of Long Life a manual of the preparation and souring of milk for dietary purposes, together with and historical account of the use of fermente by Douglas, Loudon

Care should be taken to wash the lactometer with cold water under the tap, as otherwise the milk will dry on it and render it inaccurate.

From The Bacillus of Long Life a manual of the preparation and souring of milk for dietary purposes, together with and historical account of the use of fermente by Douglas, Loudon