osmometer

American

[oz-mom-i-ter, os-] / ɒzˈmɒm ɪ tər, ɒs- /

noun

an instrument used in osmometry.

osmometer British

/ ɒzˈmɒmɪtə /

noun

an instrument for measuring osmotic pressure

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Origin of osmometer

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

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

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