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refractometer
[ ree-frak-tom-i-ter ]
/ ˌri frækˈtɒm ɪ tər /
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noun Optics.
an instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance.
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OTHER WORDS FROM refractometer
re·frac·to·met·ric [ri-frak-tuh-me-trik], /rɪˌfræk təˈmɛ trɪk/, adjectivere·frac·tom·e·try, nounWords nearby refractometer
refracting telescope, refraction, refractive, refractive index, refractivity, refractometer, refractor, refractory, refractory period, refrain, reframe
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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
refractometer
/ (ˌriːfrækˈtɒmɪtə) /
noun
any instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance
Derived forms of refractometer
refractometric (rɪˌfræktəˈmɛtrɪk), adjectiverefractometry, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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