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Noun: refractometer  ,ree,frak'tó-mi-tu(r)
  1. Measuring instrument for measuring the refractive index of a substance
    "The gemologist used a refractometer to identify the precious stone"

Derived forms: refractometers

Type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

Encyclopedia: Refractometer