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- [poh-luh-rim-i-ter]
- /ˌpoʊ ləˈrɪm ɪ tər/
- /ˌpolə.ˈrɪ.mə.tə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poh-luh-rim-i-ter]
- /ˌpoʊ ləˈrɪm ɪ tər/
Definitions of polarimeter word
- noun polarimeter an instrument for measuring the amount of light received from a given source as a function of its state of polarization. 1
- noun polarimeter a form of polariscope for measuring the angular rotation of the plane of polarization. 1
- noun polarimeter an instrument for measuring the amount of polarization of light 0
- noun polarimeter an instrument for measuring the rotation of the plane of polarization of light as a result of its passage through a liquid or solution 0
- noun polarimeter an instrument for measuring the degree of polarization of light, or the amount of polarized light in a ray 0
- noun polarimeter a polariscope made esp. for measuring the optical activity of a substance, esp. a liquid 0
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Origin of polarimeter
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < Medieval Latin polāri(s) polar + -meter
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Parts of speech for Polarimeter
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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polarimeter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
polarimeter usage trend in Literature
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