Salinometer (Noun)
Meaning
A hydrometer that determines the concentration of salt solutions by measuring their density.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The scientist used a salinometer to measure the salt concentration of the seawater sample.
- A salinometer is a useful tool for oceanographers to study the properties of seawater.
- The lab technician carefully calibrated the salinometer before taking readings from the various salt solutions.
- By using a salinometer, the researcher was able to determine the optimal salt concentration for the experiment.
- The salinometer reading indicated that the salt concentration of the solution was higher than expected.