refractometer
an instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance.
Origin of refractometer
1Other words from refractometer
- re·frac·to·met·ric [ri-frak-tuh-me-trik], /rɪˌfræk təˈmɛ trɪk/, adjective
- re·frac·tom·e·try, noun
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How to use refractometer in a sentence
The index of refraction of the above solution may be taken with the Zeiss immersion refractometer or with the Abbe refractometer.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersThe Herbert-Smith refractometer is there described fully, its principle is explained and directions for using it are given.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public | Frank Bertram WadeLacking a refractometer, the widely differing specific gravities of the two minerals would easily serve to distinguish them.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public | Frank Bertram Wade
British Dictionary definitions for refractometer
/ (ˌriːfrækˈtɒmɪtə) /
any instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance
Derived forms of refractometer
- refractometric (rɪˌfræktəˈmɛtrɪk), adjective
- refractometry, noun
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