GALACTOMETER
\ɡˌalɐktˈɒmɪtə], \ɡˌalɐktˈɒmɪtə], \ɡ_ˌa_l_ɐ_k_t_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_t_ə]\
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An instrument for appreciating the quantity of cream in milk. It is a kind of graduated separatory or eprouvette- the degrees on the scale indicating the thickness of the layer of cream that forms on the surface of the milk.
By Robley Dunglison
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.