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Concept information

Preferred term

polarimetry

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Definition

  • Information An analytical method used to measure and interpret polarizing electromagnetic waves (such as radio or light waves) in order to identify substances or their quantity.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/238069

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