densitometer
nounUK /ˌdɛnsɪˈtɒmɪtə/
US /ˌdɛnsɪˈtɑːmɪtər/
A densitometer is a tool that measures how dark or how thick something is.
The scientist used a densitometer to check how dark the film was.
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2. A device that measures the optical density of photographic or printed material.
The printer used a densitometer to keep the colors consistent.
3. An instrument that measures the density of a liquid or gas.
The lab technician tested the fuel with a densitometer.
4. A tool used in medicine to measure bone density.
The doctor used a densitometer to check the patient's bone strength.