Obs. [f. ALKALI + -METER. Cf. Fr. alcalimètre.] An instrument for ascertaining the amount of alkali in a solution.
1828. S. Gray, Operat. Chem., 473. An alkalimeter of M. Descroizilles, for the purpose of ascertaining the strength of alkalies.
1873. Watts, Fownes’ Chem., I. 335. The alkalimeters commonly used contain 50 cubic centimeters.
