noun
- the measurement of the refractive index of substances, especially liquids
Usage: scientific; technical
Examples
- The laboratory uses refractometry to determine the sugar content in fruit juices.
- Refractometry is an essential technique in quality control for the food industry.
- The scientist employed refractometry to analyze the purity of the chemical solution.
- Medical technicians use refractometry to measure protein levels in urine samples.
- Refractometry provides quick and accurate measurements without destroying the sample.
- The gemologist relied on refractometry to identify the precious stones.