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polarimeter

/ˌpoʊləˈraɪmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does polarimeter mean?

noun

An instrument used to measure the polarization of light, or a device used to measure the polarization of electromagnetic waves.

Example

"The scientist used a polarimeter to analyze the polarization of the light emitted by the stars."

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