elaiometer

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elaiometer - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Elaiometer \E`lai*om"e*ter\, n. [Gr. ? olive oil, oil + -meter.]
     (Chem.)
     An apparatus for determining the amount of oil contained in
     any substance, or for ascertaining the degree of purity of
     oil.
     [1913 Webster]