Definition

A tool used to measure the amount of sugar in a liquid by checking its density.

Example

The scientist used a saccharometer to analyze the sugar content in the juice.

Conversation

Have you ever used a saccharometer to check the sugar levels in your drinks?

No, I haven't even heard of that before!

It's actually a really handy tool for measuring sweetness in solutions.

Sounds interesting! I might have to get one for my experiments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saccharometer → It is formed from "saccharum" (from Greek "sakkharon", meaning sugar) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word "saccharometer" refers to an instrument that measures the amount of sugar in a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'saccharum' for sugar and '-meter' for measure — a saccharometer is a tool that measures sugar content.

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