ellipsometer

noun

el·​lip·​som·​e·​ter

ə̇ˌlipˈsämətə(r),

eˌ-,

ēˌ-,

ˌe(ˌ)-

: a polarimeter designed especially for determining the ellipticity of polarized light

Word History

Etymology

ellipse + -o- + -meter

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