NEPHELODOMETER Meaning and
Definition
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A nephelodometer is an instrument used for measuring the turbidity or cloudiness of a liquid. Specifically designed for scientific or laboratory purposes, it is used to quantify the amount of suspended particles in a liquid sample. The term "nephelo" originates from the Greek word "nephos," which means "cloud," and "drometer" refers to a device used to measure a particular physical property.
The nephelodometer operates based on the principle of light scattering. A light source emits a beam of light, which passes through the liquid sample containing suspended particles. These particles scatter the light in various directions. The nephelodometer then measures the intensity of the scattered light at a specific angle, typically 90 degrees from the incident beam, as it passes through a detector. The intensity of scattered light is directly proportional to the concentration of suspended particles in the liquid.
The instrument usually consists of a light source, cuvettes for holding liquid samples, a scattering chamber, a detector, and a control panel to measure and display the turbidity values. Nephelodometers find wide applications in various industries and fields, such as environmental monitoring, water treatment, brewing, pharmaceuticals, and research laboratories, where the measurement of suspended particles in liquids is crucial for quality control, process optimization, or scientific analysis. By precisely quantifying turbidity, the nephelodometer provides valuable information about the cleanliness, purity, or particulate content of a liquid sample.
Common Misspellings for NEPHELODOMETER
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Etymology of NEPHELODOMETER
The word "nephelodometer" is a combination of two Greek roots: "nephelo" and "dome".
1. "Nephelo" (νέφος) in Greek means "cloud" or "cloudiness". It is derived from the Greek word "nephele" (νέφελη), which has the same meaning.
2. "Dome" (δόμη) in Greek means "measure" or "instrument for measuring". It is derived from the Greek verb "do" (διδόναι), which means "to give" or "to provide".
When these two roots are combined, "nephelo-" refers to measuring or quantifying cloudiness, and "-dome" refers to an instrument or device used for that purpose.
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