saccharometer

[ sak-uh-rom-i-ter ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an instrument for measuring the amount of sugar in a solution, as by determining the specific gravity of the solution.

saccharometer

/ ˌsækəˈrɒmɪtə /

noun

1. a hydrometer used to measure the strengths of sugar solutions. It is usually calibrated directly to give a reading of concentration

Other Words From

• sac·cha·ro·met·ric [sak-, uh, -roh-, me, -trik], saccha·ro·metri·cal adjective
• saccha·rome·try noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of saccharometer¹

First recorded in 1775–85; saccharo- + -meter

Example Sentences

Page 99, reference to Saccharometer: there is no article Saccharometer; the saccharometer is discussed in the article Beer only.

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The thermometer showing 248, the saccharometer after this degree ceases to indicate correctly.

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The thermometer will show at this degree, 226, saccharometer, 37.

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The reason is obvious from what has been said of the test by the optical saccharometer.

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The strength of worts is ascertained by means of an instrument termed a saccharometer.

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