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galactometer
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galactometer, n. [Gr. , , milk + -meter: cf. F. galactomètre. Cf. Lactometer.].
An instrument for ascertaining the quality of milk (i.e. , its richness in cream) by determining its specific gravity; a lactometer. [1913 Webster]
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