An instrument that measures the density, composition, or butterfat content of milk to assess its quality.
From Greek 'gala' (milk) + '-meter' (measuring instrument). A practical measurement device used in dairy industry.
Galactometers were essential tools before industrial food science—they let farmers and milk sellers prove they weren't cheating customers by diluting milk with water.
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