Definition

Related to a method of measuring the concentration of suspended particles in a liquid by analyzing the light scattered by those particles.

Example

The nephelometric method is often used in laboratories to determine the turbidity of water samples.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of nephelometric measurements in science?

No, I haven't. What are they used for?

They're used to measure the concentration of particles in a solution.

That sounds interesting! I should look into it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nephelometric → It is formed from "nephelo-" (from Greek "nephele", meaning cloud) and "-metric" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word refers to the measurement of cloudiness or turbidity in a liquid, particularly in relation to light scattering.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring 'cloudiness' ('nephele') in a liquid, which is what nephelometric means.

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