polarimeter
noun
- an instrument for measuring the degree of polarization of light, or the amount of polarized light in a ray
- a polariscope made esp. for measuring the optical activity of a substance, esp. a liquid
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(pōˌlə-rĭmˈĭ-tər)
noun An instrument used to measure the rotation of the plane of polarization of polarized light passing through an optical structure or sample.
Related Forms:
- poˌlar·i·metˈric (-lər-ə-mĕtˈrĭk) adjective
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