absorptiometer UK /əbˌzɔːp.ʃɪˈɒ.mɪ.ɚ/US /æbˌsɔɹp.ʃiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ noun2 •An instrument that computes the absorption rate by measuring the pressure of the gas; a colorimeter for liquids. •An instrument used to measure the amount of radiation or light absorbed. formsabsorptiometers