Abbe refractometer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæ.bi ˌɹi.fɹækˈtɑm.ɪ.tɚ/ (General-American)
- /ˈɑ.bə ˌɹi.fɹækˈtɑm.ɪ.tɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Named for German physicist Ernst Abbe.
Meanings
- An instrument used to measure the refractive index of a liquid, by utilizing the critical angle for total reflection.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbe refractometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
pt refratômetro de Abbe (instrument used to measure the refractive index of a liquid) · pt refractómetro de Abbe (instrument used to measure the refractive index of a liquid) · it rifrattometro di Abbe (instrument used to measure the refractive index of a liquid)