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Polarimeter

An instrument for determining the amount of polarization of light, or the proportion of polarized light, in a partially polarized ray.

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Polariscope 92% connected

An instrument consisting essentially of a polarizer and an analyzer, used for polarizing light, and analyzing its properties.

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Amount noun · 78% connection

The sum total of two or more sums or quantities; the aggregate; the whole quantity; a totality; as, the amount of 7 and 9 is 16; the a…

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Analyzer noun · 78% connection

The part of a polariscope which receives the light after polarization, and exhibits its properties.

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Assayer noun · 78% connection

One who assays. Specifically: One who examines metallic ores or compounds, for the purpose of determining the amount of any particular…

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Assessment noun · 78% connection

The act of assessing; the act of determining an amount to be paid; as, an assessment of damages, or of taxes; an assessment of the mem…

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Azotometer noun · 78% connection

An apparatus for measuring or determining the proportion of nitrogen; a nitrometer.

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Butyrometer noun · 78% connection

An instrument for determining the amount of fatty matter or butter contained in a sample of milk.

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Carbonometer noun · 78% connection

An instrument for detecting and measuring the amount of carbon which is present, or more esp. the amount of carbon dioxide, by its act…

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Dark adjective · 78% connection

Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep…

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Dextro- unknown · 78% connection

having the property of turning the plane of polarized light to the right; as, dextrotartaric acid.

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Elaiometer noun · 78% connection

An apparatus for determining the amount of oil contained in any substance, or for ascertaining the degree of purity of oil.

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Equivalent noun · 78% connection

That comparative quantity by weight of an element which possesses the same chemical value as other elements, as determined by actual e…

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Eudiometry noun · 78% connection

The art or process of determining the constituents of a gaseous mixture by means of the eudiometer, or for ascertaining the purity of…

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Goodish adjective · 78% connection

large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…

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Goodly adjective · 78% connection

large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…

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Healthy adjective · 78% connection

large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…

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Hefty adjective · 78% connection

large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…

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Inactive adjective · 78% connection

Not active; inert; esp., not exhibiting any action or activity on polarized light; optically neutral; -- said of isomeric forms of cer…

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Isochromatic adjective · 78% connection

Having the same color; connecting parts having the same color, as lines drawn through certain points in experiments on the chromatic e…

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