Polarimeter
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polarimeter is a noun meaning An instrument used to measure the rotation of the plane of polarized light as it passes through a sample of an optically active compound.
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the rotation of the plane of polarized light as it passes through a sample of an optically active compound.
Word Forms
- polarimeters
Synonyms for polarimeter
Depending on context, synonyms include polariscope.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polariscope, spectropolarimeter, colmascope, polarograph, photopolarimeter, spectrophotopolarimeter.
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