noun
- Plural of polarimetry; the measurement and analysis of the polarization of light, especially to determine the optical properties or concentration of substances in solution.
Usage: technical; scientific; used in chemistry, physics, and analytical laboratories
Examples
- The laboratory performed multiple polarimetries to verify the purity of the sugar solution.
- Different polarimetries were conducted on the samples to measure their optical rotation.
- Polarimetries are essential techniques in pharmaceutical quality control.
- The chemist compared the results of several polarimetries to ensure consistency.
- Advanced polarimetries can detect subtle changes in molecular structure.