Definition

A device used to measure how much light is blocked by particles in a liquid, helping to determine the clarity or turbidity of that liquid.

Example

The scientist used a turbidimeter to analyze the water quality in the river.

Conversation

Have you ever used a turbidimeter in your experiments?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they’re really useful for measuring water clarity.

Yeah, they help determine how much light passes through a liquid with particles in it.

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Turbidimeter → It is formed from "turbidus" (Latin for muddy or cloudy) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron" meaning measure). The word refers to an instrument that measures the cloudiness or turbidity of a liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'turbid' meaning muddy or cloudy, and '-meter' as a measuring device. This helps you remember that a turbidimeter measures how cloudy a liquid is.

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