Definition

1. Noun:
   • A measuring instrument for determining freezing and melting points: A cryoscope is a scientific device used to measure the temperature at which a substance freezes (freezing point) or melts (melting point). It is commonly used in chemistry, food science, and quality control.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The lab technician used a cryoscope to determine the freezing point of the new solution.
  • Accurate measurement with a cryoscope is essential for analyzing the purity of the substance.

Advanced Usage

• "Cryoscopic determination": The process of measuring a freezing point, often to determine molecular weight or purity.
  • Cryoscopic determination revealed the molecular weight of the unknown compound.

Variants and Related Words

• Cryoscopy (n): The technique or process of using a cryoscope to make measurements.
  • Cryoscopy is a standard method in physical chemistry.

Synonyms

• Freezing-point apparatus: A device for measuring freezing points.
• Melting-point apparatus: A device for measuring melting points.

Noun

1. a measuring instrument for measuring freezing and melting points