Cryoscope

Quick meaning: Cryoscope is a noun meaning (physical chemistry) A device used to measure the freezing point of a liquid (or the melting point of a solid).

Meaning

(physical chemistry) A device used to measure the freezing point of a liquid (or the melting point of a solid).

Example Sentences

It has been considered preferable to adhere to the apparent freezing point as determined by a standard cryoscope, rather than to confuse matters by attempting to apply corrections, which may or may not be themselves correct.

Since this work was undertaken, Raoult has kindly informed me that he has repeated his work with cane-sugar, using an improved cryoscope, constructed so as to prevent direct radiation from the freezing-mixture to the bulb of the thermometer.

Word Forms

• cryoscopes

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cryoscopy, cryophorus, cryotrap, cryodevice, cryodesiccator, cryostat.

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