An instrument that measures the density or specific gravity of milk to determine its purity and composition.
From Greek 'gala' (milk) + 'densus' (dense) + '-meter' (measuring device). A technical instrument name combining milk with the concept of measurement.
Before modern chemistry, farmers and milk merchants used galactodensimeters to catch cheaters who watered down milk—denser, purer milk would give different readings.
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