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refractometer

[ ree-frak-tom-i-ter ]

noun

, Optics.
  1. an instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance.


refractometer

/ rɪˌfræktəˈmɛtrɪk; ˌriːfrækˈtɒmɪtə /

noun

  1. any instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌrefracˈtometry, noun
  • refractometric, adjective
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Other Words From

  • re·frac·to·met·ric [ri-frak-t, uh, -, me, -trik], adjective
  • refrac·tome·try noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of refractometer1

First recorded in 1875–80; refract + -o- + -meter
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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.

The Herbert-Smith refractometer is there described fully, its principle is explained and directions for using it are given.

Lacking a refractometer, the widely differing specific gravities of the two minerals would easily serve to distinguish them.

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