Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A hydrometer used by tanners in ascertaining the strength of infusions of bark, or ooze.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun A hydrometer calibrated to test the strength of tanning liquors used in tanning leather.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word barkometer.

Examples

    Sorry, no example sentences found.

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.