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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An instrument used to measure the specular reflection gloss of a surface, by projecting a beam of light at a fixed intensity and angle onto a surface and measuring the amount of reflected light at an equal but opposite angle.

Etymology

From gloss + meter.

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