1. an instrument used to measure the turbidity or cloudiness of a liquid
Usage: scientific; technical

Examples

• The water quality technician used a turbidimeter to test the clarity of the drinking water.
• Laboratory results from the turbidimeter showed high levels of suspended particles.
• The turbidimeter reading indicated that the water sample was too cloudy for safe consumption.
• Environmental scientists rely on turbidimeters to monitor pollution levels in rivers and lakes.
• The turbidimeter detected microscopic particles that were invisible to the naked eye.
• Regular turbidimeter measurements help ensure compliance with water quality standards.