n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, milk + -meter: cf. F. galactomètre. Cf. Lactometer. ] An instrument for ascertaining the quality of milk (
n. [ L. lac, lactis, milk + meter: cf. F. lactomètre. Cf. Galactometer. ] An instrument for estimating the purity or richness of milk, as a measuring glass, a specific gravity bulb, or other apparatus. [ 1913 Webster ]