Definition

A device that measures how much salt is present in a liquid by checking its electrical conductivity.

Example

The scientist used a salinometer to determine the salt concentration in the seawater sample.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a salinometer?

No, what is that?

It's an instrument used to measure the amount of salt in water.

That sounds interesting! How does it work?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Salinometer → It is formed from "sal" (from Latin *sal*, meaning salt) and "-meter" (from Greek *metron*, meaning measure). The word "salinometer" refers to an instrument that measures the concentration of salt in a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'salt' ('sal') being measured ('-meter') — that's what a salinometer does.

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