polarimetry

/ˌpoʊləˈrɪmətri/
noun
  1. The measurement of the rotation of polarized light, used to analyze substances such as sugars or chemicals.
    • The chemist used polarimetry to determine the sugar concentration in the syrup.
    • In the lab, students learned how polarimetry helps identify unknown substances.
    • Polarimetry is a key technique in studying the optical activity of organic compounds.
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