absorptiometer
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/əbˌsɔːrpʃiˈɑːmɪtər/
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/əbˌsɔːpʃiˈɒmɪtə/
light absorption measurement
Etymology
'absorptiometer' originates from the combination of 'absorption' and the suffix '-meter', where 'absorption' refers to the process of absorbing light, and '-meter' indicates an instrument for measuring.
'Absorptiometer' was formed in the 19th century as scientific instruments became more specialized.
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring absorption,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the absorption of light by a solution, often used in chemical analysis.
The scientist used an absorptiometer to determine the concentration of the solution.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/08 05:21