Definition

A device that measures how much light passes through a material or fluid.

Example

The scientist used a transmissometer to analyze the clarity of the water sample.

Conversation

Have you ever used a transmissometer for your experiments?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they can be really useful.

Yeah, they help measure how much light passes through liquids.

That sounds interesting! I should look into getting one for my research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transmissometer → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "missus" (from "mittere", meaning to send) and "-meter" (meaning measure). The word refers to an instrument that measures the transmission of light or other signals across a distance.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'sends' ('missus') signals 'across' ('trans-') and measures them ('-meter'). This helps you remember that a transmissometer is a device that measures how much signal passes through.

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