salimeter

[ sa-lim-i-ter ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. salinometer.

salimeter

/ ˌsælɪˈmɛtrɪk; sæˈlɪmɪtə /

noun

1. another word for salinometer

Derived Forms

• salimetric, adjective
• salˈimetry, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of salimeter¹

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

Example Sentences

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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