butyrometer

noun

bu·​tyr·​om·​e·​ter
ˌbyütəˈrämətə(r)
plural -s
: an instrument for determining the amount of butterfat in dairy products (such as milk)
butyrometric
¦byütə(ˌ)rō¦me‧trik
-ə¦m-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary butyr- + -meter

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“Butyrometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butyrometer. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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