absorptiometer

noun — 2 senses

absorptiometer

noun

UK /əbˌzɔːp.ʃɪˈɒ.mɪ.ɚ/ · US /æbˌsɔɹp.ʃiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/

Etymology From absorption + -ometer (“measure”).

1

An instrument that computes the absorption rate by measuring the pressure of the gas; a colorimeter for liquids.

2

An instrument used to measure the amount of radiation or light absorbed.

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