absorptiometer

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Synonyms: absorptiometry, absorptiometers

Antonyms: absorptiometry, absorptiometers

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Noun

1. An [[instrument]] that computes the [[absorption]] rate by measuring the pressure of the gas; a [[colorimeter]] for liquids. {{defdate|First attested in the late 19^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=9}}</ref>
2. An instrument used to measure the amount of radiation or light absorbed. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 20^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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