sữa kế
Definition
- Noun:
- Lactometer; galactometer: A scientific instrument used to measure the density, specific gravity, or purity of milk. It typically works on the principle of buoyancy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người kiểm tra chất lượng sử dụng sữa kế để đánh giá độ nguyên chất của sữa. (The quality inspector uses a lactometer to assess the purity of the milk.)
- Sữa kế là một dụng cụ quan trọng trong ngành công nghiệp sữa. (The lactometer is an important tool in the dairy industry.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun specific to the field of dairy science and quality control. Its use is almost exclusively technical.
Variants and Related Words
- Đo tỷ trọng sữa: (v) To measure the specific gravity of milk. This is the action performed using a .
Synonyms
- Lactometer
- Galactometer
- Milk hydrometer
Notes on Usage
- "Sữa kế" is a specialized technical term. In everyday conversation, this instrument and its function are not commonly discussed. The word is formed from "sữa" (milk) and "kế" (meter, measuring device).
