salimeter

American

[sa-lim-i-ter] / sæˈlɪm ɪ tər /

noun

Chemistry.

salinometer.

salimeter British

/ ˌsælɪˈmɛtrɪk, sæˈlɪmɪtə /

noun

another word for salinometer

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Other Word Forms

salimetric adjective
salimetry noun

Etymology

Origin of salimeter

First recorded in 1865–70; sal + -i- + -meter

Example Sentences

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The piece of apparatus used for the purpose is endowed with a variety of names—sp. g. spindle, hydrometer, areometer, salimeter, alcoholimeter, lactometer, and so on, according to the special liquid upon which it is intended to be used.

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