ABSORPTIOMETER

Etymology

Noun

absorptiometer (plural absorptiometers)

A instrument that computes the absorption rate by measuring the pressure of the gas; a colorimeter for liquids. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

An instrument used to measure the amount of radiation or light absorbed. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

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