aleurometer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæljʊˈɹɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌæljəˈɹɑmɪtɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From aleuro- + -meter.
Meanings
- An instrument used for the examination of crude gluten as to its power of distending under the influence of heat, as a means of judging of the value of a flour for breadmaking.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aleurometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |