Ebullioscope

/ɛbʌliˈɑːskoʊp/ noun

Definition

An instrument designed to determine the molecular weight of a substance by measuring changes in the boiling point of a solvent.

Etymology

From Latin 'ebullire' (to boil over) + Greek 'skopein' (to view/examine). This scientific instrument combines classical roots to describe a precise analytical tool.

Kelly Says

An ebullioscope is like a detective tool for molecules—by seeing how much a dissolved substance raises the boiling point, scientists can figure out how heavy those invisible particles are.

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