Found 2 items, similar to polarimeter.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: polarimeter polarimeter n : an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light [syn: polariscope]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Polarimeter Polarimeter \Po`lar*im"e*ter\, n. [Polar + -meter.] (Opt.) An instrument for determining the amount of polarization of light, or the proportion of polarized light, in a partially polarized ray. [1913 Webster]