1. instruments that measure the intensity of fluorescent light emitted by a substance when exposed to ultraviolet or other exciting radiation
Usage: scientific; plural of fluorometer

Examples

• The laboratory purchased new fluorometers to analyze water quality samples.
• Scientists used fluorometers to detect chlorophyll concentrations in the ocean.
• The research team calibrated their fluorometers before beginning the experiment.
• Modern fluorometers can measure extremely low concentrations of fluorescent compounds.
• Environmental monitoring stations rely on fluorometers to track pollution levels.
• The fluorometers detected trace amounts of oil in the water samples.