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osmometer /os·mom·e·ter/ (oz-mom´ĕ-ter) an instrument for measuring osmotic concentration or pressure. osmometer [ozmom′ə·tər] Etymology: Gk, ōsmos, impulse + metron, measure 1 a device for measuring the acuity of the sense of smell. 2 a device for measuring osmotic pressure either directly or indirectly. It was formerly used to assess the extent of dehydration or blood loss. osmometer 1. a device for testing the sense of smell. 2. an instrument for measuring osmotic pressure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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