alcoholometer
|al-co-hol-om-e-ter|
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/ˌælkəˈhɒləmɪtər/
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/ˌælkəˈhɒləmɪtə/
measuring alcohol content
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholometer' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and the Greek-derived suffix '-meter,' which means 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'alcoholometer' was formed in the 19th century by combining 'alcohol' with the suffix '-meter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument to measure alcohol content,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the alcoholic strength of liquids.
The distillery uses an alcoholometer to ensure the correct alcohol content in their spirits.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 06:06