English word spectropolarimeter comes from English spectro- (Optical spectra.), English polarimeter
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| spectro- | English (eng) | Optical spectra. |
| polarimeter | English (eng) | An instrument used to measure the rotation of the plane of polarized light as it passes through a sample of an optically active compound. |
| spectropolarimeter | English (eng) | (optics) A device for measuring the optical properties of polarized light. |