Butyrometric

/ˌbjuːtəroʊˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the measurement of fat content or butyric acid concentration using a butyrometer or similar analytical method.

Etymology

From butyrometer + -ic suffix. Follows standard formation of adjectives from measurement-related nouns.

Kelly Says

Butyrometric analysis is one of those unglamorous tools that quietly ensures your food is honest—modern labs still use these principles to certify milk, cheese, and butter meet labeled fat content standards.

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