English Explanatory Dictionary

Abbe refractometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument used to measure the refractive index of a liquid, by utilizing the critical angle for total reflection.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑ.bə ˌɹi.fɹækˈtɑm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈæ.bi ˌɹi.fɹækˈtɑm.ɪ.tɚ/

Word forms

Abbe refractometer Abbe refractometers

Etymology

Named for German physicist Ernst Abbe.

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