po·lar·im·e·ter (p  l -r m -tr)n. An instrument used to measure the rotation of the plane of polarization of polarized light passing through an optical structure or sample. po lar·i·metric (-lr--m trk) adj.po lar·ime·try n. |
polarimeter [ˌpəʊləˈrɪmɪtə]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) an instrument for measuring the amount of polarization of light
2. (Physics / General Physics) an instrument for measuring the rotation of the plane of polarization of light as a result of its passage through a liquid or solution See optical activity
polarimetric [ˌpəʊlərɪˈmɛtrɪk] adj
polarimetry n
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| Noun | 1. |  polarimeter - an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized lightoptical device - a device for producing or controlling light |
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