GALACTOMETER
\ɡˌalɐktˈɒmɪtə], \ɡˌalɐktˈɒmɪtə], \ɡ_ˌa_l_ɐ_k_t_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_t_ə]\
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An instrument for appreciating the quantity of cream in milk. It is a kind of graduated separatory or eprouvette- the degrees on the scale indicating the thickness of the layer of cream that forms on the surface of the milk.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].