English word polarimetric comes from English -ic, English polarimetry
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| polarimetry | English (eng) | (chemistry) Analysis using a polarimeter. (physics) The measurement of the polarization of electromagnetic radiation. |
| polarimetric | English (eng) | (physics) Of or pertaining to polarimetry, or measured using a polarimeter. |