refractometer
[ˌrɪˈfræktɒmɪtər]
nounmasculinepl: refractometers
refratômetro
1. An optical instrument used to measure the refractive index of a substance, typically liquids or solutions
The refractometer showed that the sugar concentration in the solution was 15%.
O refratômetro mostrou que a concentração de açúcar na solução era de 15%.
2. A device commonly used in laboratories, food production, and quality control to determine the composition and purity of liquids
Wine producers use a refractometer to measure the Brix level of grape juice.
Os produtores de vinho usam um refratômetro para medir o nível Brix do suco de uva.
3. An instrument used in ophthalmology to determine refractive errors in the eye
The optometrist used an automated refractometer during the eye examination.
O oftalmologista usou um refratômetro automatizado durante o exame oftalmológico.
The refractometer is an essential instrument in Brazilian food and beverage industries, particularly in sugarcane, wine, and juice production. In Portugal and Brazil, it's widely used in quality control laboratories. In the USA and English-speaking countries, it's a standard tool in both scientific research and clinical optometry practices.
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