galactometer

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galactometer

(ˌɡæləkˈtɒmɪtə)

n

(Biochemistry) an instrument, similar to a hydrometer, for measuring the relative density of milk. It is used to determine the fat content

ˌgalacˈtometry n

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galactometer

lactometer.

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