galactoscope


ga·lac·to·scope

(gă-lak'tō-skōp), An instrument for judging of the richness and purity of milk by the translucency of a thin layer. Synonym(s): lactoscope [galacto- + G. skopeō, to examine]

galactoscope

An obsolete device formerly used to estimate the fat content of milk based on its translucency.