nephelometric

/ˌnɛfələˈmɛtrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the measurement of the amount of light scattered by particles suspended in a liquid or gas, used to determine clarity or concentration.
    • The lab technician used a nephelometric method to measure the cloudiness of the water sample.
    • The brewery uses nephelometric analysis to ensure their beer is clear and free of haze.
    • Nephelometric readings helped the scientists monitor pollution levels in the lake.
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