osmometer

[ oz-mom-i-ter, os- ]

noun

1. an instrument used in osmometry.

osmometer

/ ɒzˈmɒmɪtə; ˌɒzməˈmɛtrɪk /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring osmotic pressure

Derived Forms

• osmometric, adjective
• ˌosmoˈmetrically, adverb
• osˈmometry, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of osmometer¹

First recorded in 1850–55; osmo- + -meter

Word History and Origins

Origin of osmometer¹

C20: from osmo ( sis ) + -meter

Example Sentences

Ottolenghi has invented a graduated osmometer which is easy to use.

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