nephelometry

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νεφέλη (nephélē, “cloud”) +‎ -metry.

Noun

nephelometry (uncountable)

1. (analytical chemistry) The measurement of the concentration of a solution, suspension or dispersion based upon its light-scattering properties.
2. (immunology) A technique used to determine the levels of antibodies or antigens in a suspension, based on its light-scattering properties.

Related terms

• nephelometer
• nephelometric

Anagrams

• methylperone