Definitions For Absorptiometer

Noun

ABSORPTIOMETER (plural ABSORPTIOMETERs) An instrument that computes the absorption rate by measuring the pressure of the gas; a colorimeter for liquids. First attested in the late 19th century.{{R:SOED5, page=9}} An instrument used to measure the amount of radiation or light absorbed. First attested in the mid 20th century.

Translations

Dutch: absorptiemeter, m Italian: assorbimetro, m Polish: absorpcjometr, m Portuguese: absorciómetro, m {{qualifier, Portugal}}, absorciômetro, m {{qualifier, Brazil}}

Etymology

absorption + meter

Is Absorptiometer a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
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Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
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