noun
- An instrument used to measure the specific gravity or density of milk, typically to determine its purity or fat content.
Usage: technical; used in dairy industry and food science
Examples
- The dairy technician used a lactometer to check the quality of the milk sample.
- A lactometer floats higher in milk with lower fat content.
- The farm's quality control lab relies on a lactometer to ensure consistent milk standards.
- By reading the lactometer scale, the inspector could quickly assess the milk's density.