Pharmaceutical Analysis

noun An abbreviation for American Astronomical Society, a professional society for astronomers in the United States.

• The use of AAS (anabolic-androgenic steroids) is strictly prohibited in professional sports.
• I heard some athletes are using AAS to enhance their performance.
• Bro, do you know where I can get some AAS for my workout?
• AAS can be seen as a shortcut to achieving physical gains, but the long-term consequences can be detrimental.

noun a device used to measure the refractive index of a substance

• The scientist used an abbe refractometer to measure the refractive index of the liquid sample.
• I borrowed my friend's abbe refractometer to check the purity of the oil.
• I gotta get my hands on an abbe refractometer to test this stuff out.
• Using an abbe refractometer, she could see through the lies and deception.

noun a term used in chemistry to describe the amount of acetyl groups present in a compound

• The acetyl value is a measure of the amount of acetic acid present in a substance.
• You can determine the acetyl value by analyzing the acetic acid content.
• The acetyl value tells you how much vinegar is in there.
• The acetyl value is like the secret ingredient that gives the substance its unique flavor.