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lactoscope

American

[lak-tuh-skohp] / ˈlæk təˌskoʊp /

noun

an optical device for determining the amount of cream in milk.

lactoscope British

/ ˈlæktəˌskəʊp /

noun

an instrument for measuring the amount of cream in milk

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Etymology

Origin of lactoscope

First recorded in 1855–60; lacto- + -scope

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