refractometer
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re·frac·tom·e·ter
(rē′frăk-tŏm′ĭ-tər)n.
Any of several instruments used to measure the index of refraction of a substance.
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refractometer
(ˌriːfrækˈtɒmɪtə)n
(General Physics) any instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance
refractometric adj
ˌrefracˈtometry n
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re•frac•tom•e•ter
(ˌri frækˈtɒm ɪ tər)n.
an instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance.
[1875–80]
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Noun 1. refractometer - measuring instrument for measuring the refractive index of a substance
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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