Polarimeter Definition

pōlə-rĭmĭ-tər
noun
An instrument for measuring the degree of polarization of light, or the amount of polarized light in a ray.
Webster's New World
A polariscope made esp. for measuring the optical activity of a substance, esp. a liquid.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
polarimeter
Plural:
polarimeters

Origin of Polarimeter

  • polari- +"Ž -meter

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Polarimeter Sentence Examples

  • This has led to the estimation of sugar by means of the polarimeter, and of the calorific power of fuels, and the valuation of ores and metals, of coal-tar dyes, and almost all trade products.

  • Glucose may be estimated by means of the polarimeter, i.e.

  • As the source of monochromatic light a bright sodium burner is used, and the rotation, which is exactly proportional to H, is measured by an accurate polarimeter.

  • Laurent's polarimeter is a half-shade instrument.

  • An example of a masking system used in a dual-beam imaging polarimeter.

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Words Starting With

PPOPOL

Words Ending With

RERTER

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