Definitions for refractometer

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refractometer re·frac·tom·e·ter

Spelling: [ree-frak-tom-i-ter]

IPA: /ˌri frækˈtɒm ɪ tər/

Refractometer is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 618 anagrams from letters in refractometer (aceeefmorrrtt).

Definitions for refractometer

noun

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

Origin of refractometer

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

Examples for refractometer

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