acetonurometer
|a-ce-to-nu-rom-e-ter|
C2
🇺🇸
/ˌæsɪtoʊˈnjuːrəˌmiːtər/
🇬🇧
/ˌæsɪtəʊˈnjuːrəˌmiːtə/
measuring acetone in urine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetonurometer' originates from 'acetone' and 'urometer', where 'acetone' refers to the chemical compound and 'urometer' is an instrument for measuring specific gravity of urine.
Historical Evolution
'acetone' combined with 'urometer' to form the modern English word 'acetonurometer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring acetone in urine', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the concentration of acetone in a liquid, typically in urine.
The doctor used an acetonurometer to check the patient's acetone levels.
Last updated: 2025/04/19 17:51