alcoholmeter
|al-co-hol-me-ter|
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/ˌælkəˈhɒlmɪtər/
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/ˌælkəˈhɒlmɪtə/
measuring alcohol content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholmeter' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and the Greek word 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'alcoholmeter' was formed by combining the English word 'alcohol' with the Greek-derived suffix '-meter,' which is used to denote measuring devices.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device to measure alcohol content,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the alcoholic strength of liquids.
The distillery used an alcoholmeter to ensure the correct alcohol content in their spirits.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 05:21