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refractometer
[ ree-frak-tom-i-ter ]
noun
, Optics.
- an instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance.
refractometer
/ rɪˌfræktəˈmɛtrɪk; ˌriːfrækˈtɒmɪtə /
noun
- any instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance
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Derived Forms
- refractometric, adjective
- ˌrefracˈtometry, noun
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Other Words From
- re·frac·to·met·ric [ri-frak-t, uh, -, me, -trik], adjective
- refrac·tome·try noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of refractometer1
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Example Sentences
The index of refraction of the above solution may be taken with the Zeiss immersion refractometer or with the Abbe refractometer.
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The Herbert-Smith refractometer is there described fully, its principle is explained and directions for using it are given.
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Lacking a refractometer, the widely differing specific gravities of the two minerals would easily serve to distinguish them.
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