Lactometer
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A device that estimates the cream content of milk by measuring its specific gravity.
"The lactometer is employed in detecting the adulteration of milk with water; […]"
Example
More examples"The lactometer is employed in detecting the adulteration of milk with water; […]"
Etymology
From lact- + -o- + -meter.