polarimetry
/ˌpoʊləˈrɪmətri/
noun
- 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.