Now updated for CSW19. New words, if any, and new inflections of existing words, are shown in red.
absorptiometer | an instrument for measuring the solubility of gases in liquids. |
accelerometer | an instrument for measuring acceleration or vibrations. |
acetometer | a device for measuring the concentration of acetic acid in a solution, esp in vinegar. |
acidimeter | an instrument for measuring concentration of acids. |
acidimetric | relating to acidimetry, the measurement of the strength of acids. |
acidimetrical | relating to acidimetry, the measurement of the strength of acids. |
acidimetrically | (Adv.) ACIDIMETRICAL, relating to the measurement of the strength of acids. |
acidimetry | the measurement of the strength of acids. |
acidometer | a type of hydrometer for measuring the relative density of an acid solution, esp the acid in a battery. |
actinometer | an instrument for measuring incident radiation. |
actinometric | relating to actinometry, measurement of heating power of the sun's rays. |
actinometrical | relating to actinometry, measurement of heating power of the sun's rays. |
actinometry | the measurement of heating power of the sun's rays. |
admeasure | to measure. |
aerometer | an instrument for measuring the weight or density of gas. |
aerometry | the measurement of the weight or density of gases. |
aethrioscope | an instrument for measuring temperature variations due to sky conditions. |
alcoholometer | an instrument for measuring the proportion of alcohol in solutions. |
alcoholometry | the measurement of the proportion of alcohol in solutions. |
algometer | an instrument for measuring sensitivity to pressure or pain. |
alkalimeter | an instrument for measuring strength of alkalines. |
alkalimetric | relating to alkalimetry, the measurement of the strength of alkalies. |
alkalimetry | the measurement of the strength of alkalies. |
altazimuth | an instrument for measuring the altitude and azimuth of heavenly bodies. |
altigraph | an instrument that measures altitude. |
altimeter | a device for measuring altitude. |
altimetrical | relating to measurement by altimeter. |
altimetrically | (Adv.) ALTIMETRICAL, relating to measurement by altimeter. |
altimetry | the art of measuring altitudes, or heights. |
ammeter | an instrument for measuring electrical current. |
anemogram | a record made by an anemograph, an instrument for measuring the pressure and velocity of wind. |
anemograph | an instrument for measuring the pressure and velocity of wind. |
anemographic | relating to an anemograph. |
anemography | measurement by use of an anemograph, an instrument for measuring pressure and velocity of wind. |
anemometer | an instrument for measuring wind velocity. |
anemometric | relating to anemometry. |
anemometrical | relating to anemometry. |
anemometry | the process of ascertaining the force or velocity of the wind. |
anemoscope | any device that shows the presence and direction of a wind. |
aneroid | not using liquid; (noun) an aneroid barometer, an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure by recording the movements of the surface of an airtight box. |
anthropometric | relating to anthropometry. |
anthropometry | the measurement of parts and functions of human body, esp as part of study of evolution. |
araeometer | (Hist.) an instrument used for measuring specific gravity. |
araeometric | relating to araeometry. |
araeometrical | relating to araeometry. |
araeometry | the measuring of specific gravity. |
archaeometric | relating to archaeometry. |
archaeometry | the use of scientific methods in archaeology. |
archeometry | the use of scientific methods in archaeology. |
arcograph | an instrument for drawing arcs without using a central point. |
areometer | (Hist.) an instrument used for measuring specific gravity. |
areometry | the science of estimating the specific gravity of fluids through the use of an araeometer. |
arithmometer | (Obs.) an early adding machine. |
astrometric | relating to astrometry. |
astrometrical | relating to astrometry. |
atmometer | an instrument for measuring the evaporating capacity of air. |
atmometry | measurement by atmometer, an instrument for measuring evaporating capacity of air. |
audiogram | a graphic representation of the relation of vibration frequency and the minimum sound intensity for hearing. |
audiometer | instrument for measuring acuity of hearing. |
audiometric | relating to audiometry, the measurement of the acuity of hearing. |
audiometrically | (Adv.) AUDIOMETRIC, relating to audiometry, the measurement of the acuity of hearing. |
audiometry | the measurement of the acuity of hearing. |
autometer | a small device fitted into a photocopier to count the number of copies made. |
auxanometer | an instrument for measuring growth of plants. |
auxometer | an instrument for measuring magnifying power. |
axonometry | the branch of crystallography concerned with measurement of the axes of crystals. |
baric | barometric. |
barographic | relating to the measurement of pressure. |
barometer | an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure. |
barometric | as measured by a barometer. |
barometrical | as measured by a barometer. |
barometrically | (Adv.) BAROMETRICAL, as measured by a barometer. |
barometry | the art or process of making barometrical measurements. |
bathometer | an instrument for measuring depths, esp one for taking soundings without a sounding line. |
bathometric | relating to a bathometer, an instrument for measuring depths. |
bathometrically | (Adv.) BATHOMETRIC, relating to a bathometer, an instrument for measuring depths. |
bathymeter | an instrument for recording the contours of deep oceans. |
bathymetric | relating to measurement by a bathymeter. |
bathymetrical | relating to measurement by a bathymeter. |
bathymetrically | (Adv.) BATHYMETRICAL, relating to bathymetry. |
bathymetry | the art or science of sounding, or measuring depths in the sea. |
bemete | (Arch.) to measure. |
biometer | a device for measuring the carbon dioxide given off by living matter. |
biometric | relating to biometry, the statistical analysis of biological observations and phenomena. |
biometrical | relating to biometry, the statistical analysis of biological observations and phenomena. |
biometrically | (Adv.) BIOMETRICAL, relating to biometry. |
biometrics | the study of biological measurement. |
biotelemetric | relating to biotelemetry. |
biotelemetry | automatic transmission over a distance, for measurements of the condition, functions, etc., of a living creature, eg of an astronaut on space flight. |
bolograph | a record made by a bolometer, an instrument for measuring radiant energy. |
bolometer | an instrument for measuring radiant energy or infrared light. |
bolometric | relating to bolometry, measurement of radiant energy. |
bolometrically | (Adv.) BOLOMETRIC, relating to bolometry, measurement of radiant energy. |
bolometry | measurement by a bolometer, an instrument for measuring radiant energy or infrared light. |
caliper | in papermaking, a measure of the thickness of a single sheet of paper; (verb) to measure with calipers. |
calliper | in papermaking, a measure of the thickness of a single sheet of paper; (verb) to measure with callipers. |
calorimeter | an instrument for measuring absorbed or evolved heat. |
calorimetric | relating to calorimetry, the measurement of heat. |
calorimetrical | relating to calorimetry, the measurement of heat. |
calorimetry | the measurement of heat. |
cathetometer | an instrument for measuring short vertical distances. |
ceilometer | an instrument for measuring height of cloud ceiling above earth. |
cephalometric | relating to cephalometry. |
cephalometry | the science of measuring the head in living individuals. |
chlorimeter | an apparatus for measuring available chlorine in bleaching powder, etc. |
chlorimetric | relating to chlorimetry. |
chlorimetry | measurement by chlorimeter. |
chlorometer | instrument for measuring amount of chlorine in a solution. |
chlorometric | relating to chlorometry. |
chlorometry | measurement by chlorometer. |
chronograph | an instrument for recording the moment of an event. |
chronographic | relating to a chronograph, an instrument for recording the moment of an event. |
chronography | chronology. |
chronometric | relating to chronometry. |
chronometrical | relating to chronometry. |
chronometry | the measuring of time. |
chronoscope | an instrument for measuring very short time intervals. |
chronoscopic | of or like a chronoscope, an instrument for measuring very short time intervals. |
chronotron | a device for measuring very small time intervals. |
clapometer | a device for registering applause. |
clinometer | an instrument used to measure slopes and elevations. |
clinometric | relating to clinometry, the art or operation of measuring the inclination of strata. |
clinometrical | relating to clinometry, the art or operation of measuring the inclination of strata. |
clinometry | the art or operation of measuring the inclination of strata. |
clock | an instrument for measuring time; (verb) to time with a stopwatch. |
coercimeter | an instrument for measuring coercive force. |
colorimeter | an instrument for measuring and determining color. |
colorimetric | relating to colorimetry. |
colorimetrical | relating to colorimetry. |
colorimetry | measurement by colorimeter. |
comparator | any device for comparing accurately, so as eg to detect deviations from a standard or to confirm identity. |
conductimetric | of or relating to the measurement of conductivity. |
conductiometric | of or relating to the measurement of conductivity. |
conductometric | of or relating to the measurement of conductivity. |
coulombmeter | an instrument for measuring the amount of a substance released in electrolysis. |
coulometer | an instrument for measuring the amount of a substance released in electrolysis. |
coulometric | relating to coulometry. |
coulometrically | (Adv.) COULOMETRIC, relating to coulometry. |
coulometry | (Chemical analysis by) measurement of the number of coulombs used in electrolysis. |
craniometer | an instrument for measuring the skull. |
crescograph | an instrument for measuring the growth of plants. |
cryometer | an instrument for measuring low temperatures. |
cryometric | relating to the measurement of low temperatures. |
cryometry | measurement by use of a cryometer, an instrument for measuring low temperatures. |
cryptometer | a instrument used to determine the opacity of pigments and paints. |
cursor | the sliding part of a measuring instrument. |
cyanometer | instrument for measuring blueness of the sky or ocean. |
cyclograph | an instrument for describing arcs of circles without compasses. |
cyclographic | relating to a cyclograph, an instrument for describing arcs of circles without compasses. |
cyclometer | instrument for measuring revolutions of a wheel. |
cyclometry | measurement by use of a cyclometer, an instrument for measuring revolutions of a wheel. |
cytometer | an instrument for counting cells. |
dashboard | the instrument panel of a motor vehicle or small aircraft. |
dasymeter | a device for measuring the density of gases. |
decelerometer | an instrument for measuring deceleration. |
declinometer | an instrument for measuring magnetic declination. |
dendrometer | an instrument for measuring trees. |
densimeter | an instrument for measuring closeness of grain of a substance. |
densimetric | measurement by densimeter. |
densimetry | the measurement of relative density, using a densimeter. |
densitometric | relating to densitometry. |
densitometry | measurement by densitometer. |
diagometer | an instrument for measuring electrical conductivity. |
diaphanometer | instrument for measuring the transparency of air. |
diffractometer | an instrument for determining structure of crystal through light diffraction. |
diffractometric | relating to measurement by diffractometer, an instrument for determining structure of crystal through light diffraction. |
diffractometry | measurement by diffractometer. |
dilatometer | an instrument for measuring expansion. |
dilatometric | relating to measurement by dilatometer, an instrument for measuring expansion. |
dilatometry | meaurement by dilatometer. |
dioptometer | an instrument for measuring ocular refraction. |
dioptometry | the measurement of ocular refraction. |
dosemeter | an instrument for measuring doses of radiation. |
dosimeter | an instrument for measuring doses of radiation. |
dosimetric | relating to dosimetry. |
dosimetrician | one who uses a dosimeter, an instrument for measuring doses of radiation. |
dosimetry | the measurement of doses of drugs. |
drosometer | an instrument for measuring dew. |
drunkometer | a device for measuring how much alcohol there is on someone's breath. |
durometer | an instrument for measuring the hardness of substances. |
dynameter | an instrument for determining the magnifying power of telescopes. |
dynamograph | an instrument for recording mechanical forces. |
dynamometer | instrument for measuring mechanical force. |
dynamometric | relating to a dynamometer. |
dynamometrical | relating to a dynamometer. |
dynamometry | measurement by dynamometer. |
ebulliometer | a device used to determine the boiling point of a solution. |
ebulliometry | the measurement of the boiling point of a solution. |
ebullioscope | an instrument for measuring the boiling point of liquids. |
ebullioscopic | relating to measurement by ebullioscope. |
ebullioscopical | relating to an ebullioscope, an instrument for measuring the boiling point of liquids. |
ebullioscopy | measurement by use of an ebullioscope. |
echograph | an echo-sounder, used to measure the depth of water. |
econometer | a device in a car that informs the driver of how much fuel they are consuming. |
econometric | relating to the measurement of the economy. |
effusiometer | an instrument for comparing the molecular weights of gases. |
electrograph | an instrument for recording electrical potential. |
electrographic | relating to electrography. |
electrography | the use of an electrograph, an instrument for recording electrical potential. |
electrometer | an instrument for measuring electrical potential. |
electrometric | relating to an electrometer, an instrument for measuring electrical potential. |
electrometry | the science of electrical measurements. |
electroscope | an instrument for detecting electrical charges in the body. |
electroscopic | of or like an electroscope, an instrument for detecting electrical charges in the body. |
electrosonde | a sonde for measuring atmospheric electricity. |
ellwand | a measuring rod. |
endosmometer | an instrument for measuring osmosis into a solution. |
endosmometric | relating to an endosmometer, an instrument for measuring osmosis into a solution. |
ergo | (Lat.) therefore; hence; (noun) an ergometer. |
ergogram | a record made by an ergograph, an instrument for measuring and recording muscular work. |
ergograph | an instrument for measuring and recording muscular work. |
ergometer | an instrument for measuring work performed. |
ergometric | relating to measurement made by an ergometer, an instrument for measuring work performed. |
eriometer | an instrument for measuring very small diameters. |
eudiometer | an apparatus for gas analysis. |
eudiometric | relating to a eudiometer. |
eudiometrical | relating to a eudiometer. |
eudiometrically | (Adv.) EUDIOMETRIC, relating to a eudiometer. |
eudiometry | measurement by use of a eudiometer, an apparatus for gas analysis. |
evaporimeter | an instrument for measuring the rate of evaporation. |
evaporometer | an instrument for measuring rate of evaporation. |
extensimeter | an instrument for measuring small changes in length, etc in metal to which tension has been applied. |
extensometer | an instrument for measuring deformation in an object due to forces applied. |
fadometer | an instrument used to determine the resistance to fading of a pigment or dye. |
fathometer | an instrument for measuring underwater depth using sound. |
ferrography | a technique for measuring magnetically the wear on machinery. |
flowmeter | an instrument for measuring the properties of flowing liquids. |
fluorimeter | an instrument for measuring fluorescence. |
fluorimetric | relating to fluorometry. |
fluorimetry | measurement by fluorimeter. |
fluorometer | an instrument for measuring fluorescence. |
fluorometric | relating to fluorometry. |
fluorometry | measurement by fluorometer. |
fluoroscope | an instrument using X-rays to examine the internal structure of opaque object; (verb) to examine by fluoroscope. |
fluoroscopic | of or like a fluoroscope. |
fluoroscopist | one who uses a fluoroscope. |
fluoroscopy | examination with a fluoroscope. |
fluxgate | a device for measuring magnetic field. |
focimeter | an instrument for measuring the focal length of a lens. |
focometer | an instrument for measuring the focal length of a lens. |
footrule | a one-foot ruler. |
fugitometer | an instrument used for measuring the fastness to light of dyed materials. |
galactometer | an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of milk. |
galactometry | the measurement of the relative density of milk. |
galvanometer | an instrument for measuring electrical current. |
galvanometric | relating to galvanometry, the measurement of electric currents. |
galvanometry | the measurement of electric currents. |
galvanoscope | an instrument for detecting the presence and direction of an electric current. |
galvanoscopic | relating to a galvanoscope, an instrument for detecting the presence and direction of an electric current. |
galvanoscopy | the use of a galvanoscope, an instrument for detecting the presence and direction of an electric current. |
galvo | an instrument for measuring electric current. |
gasometer | an instrument for holding and measuring gases. |
gasometric | relating to the measurement of gas. |
gaussmeter | an instrument for measuring the intensity of a magnetic field. |
geothermometer | instrument for measuring subterranean temperatures. |
goniometer | an instrument for measuring angles; direction finder. |
goniometric | relating to measurement by goniometer. |
goniometry | the art of measuring angles; trigonometry. |
gradiometer | an instrument for measuring gradient of a physical quantity. |
gravimeter | an instrument for measuring variations in gravitational fields. |
gravimetric | of or relating to measurement by weight. |
gravimetrical | of or relating to measurement by weight. |
gravimetrically | (Adv.) GRAVIMETRICAL, of or relating to measurement by weight. |
gravimetry | the measurement of variations in gravity. |
gravitometer | an instrument for measuring specific gravities. |
harmonometer | an instrument for measuring the harmonic relations of sounds. |
heliometer | instrument for measuring apparent diameter of the sun. |
heliometric | relating to heliometry. |
heliometrical | relating to heliometry. |
heliometry | measurement by use of a heliometer, an instrument for measuring apparent diameter of the sun. |
hemacytometer | an instrument for counting blood cells. |
hemocytometer | an instrument for counting blood cells. |
hodometer | an instrument for measuring distance travelled. |
hodometry | the measurement of distance by use of a hodometer. |
humidex | a system of measuring discomfort showing the combined effects of humidity and temperature. |
hydrometer | an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of liquids. |
hydrometric | relating to measurement by hydrometer. |
hydrometrical | relating to measurement by hydrometer. |
hydrometry | the art of determining the specific gravity of liquids, and thence the strength of spirituous liquors, saline solutions, etc. |
hyetographic | relating to the measurement of rainfall. |
hyetographical | relating to the measurement of rainfall. |
hygrodeik | a form of hygrometer having wet and dry bulb thermometers. |
hygrograph | an instrument for recording variations in atmospheric humidity. |
hygrometer | an instrument for measuring air moisture. |
hygrometric | relating to measurement by hygrometer. |
hygrometrically | (Adv.) HYGROMETRIC, realting to measurement by hygrometer. |
hygrometry | the science of humidity. |
hygroscope | an instrument for displaying changes in air humidity. |
hypsometer | an instrument for measuring height of trees through triangulation. |
hypsometrist | a practitioner of hypsometry, the measuring the heights of places on the earth's surface. |
hypsometry | the art of measuring the heights of places on the earth's surface. |
iconometer | an instrument for finding the size of an object by measuring its image. |
iconometry | measurement by iconometer. |
inclinometer | an instrument for measuring the inclination to the horizontal of an axis. |
interferometer | an instrument for analysing spectra of light. |
interferometric | relating to interferometry, the use of two telescopes separated. |
interferometry | the use of two telescopes separated. |
intervalometer | a device that operates a control (as for a camera shutter) at regular intervals. |
intoximeter | a device for measuring the amount of alcohol in the blood of a person who breathes into it, and showing this measurement on a printout. |
iodometric | measured by iodine. |
iodometry | a procedure for determining the amount of iodine present in a substance. |
ionosonde | an instrument for measuring ionization. |
isoteniscope | an instrument used to measure vapour pressure. |
katathermometer | an instrument for measuring the cooling power of air. |
katharometer | an instrument measuring changes in composition of gases. |
keratometer | an instrument for measuring curvature of the cornea. |
konimeter | an instrument for measuring the amount of dust in the air. |
koniscope | an instrument for measuring the amount of dust in the air. |
kryometer | an instrument for measuring low temperatures. |
lactometer | an instrument for testing the relative density of milk. |
lactoscope | an instrument for measuring the purity or richness of milk. |
luxmeter | an instrument for measuring illumination. |
lysimeter | an instrument for measuring percolation of water through soil. |
lysimetric | relating to measurement by a lysimeter. |
machmeter | an instrument for measuring Mach number. |
magnetograph | an instrument for recording measurements of magnetic fields. |
magnetometer | an instrument for measuring the intensity of magnetic fields. |
magnetometric | relating to magnetometry. |
magnetometry | measurement by magnetometer. |
manometer | an instrument for measuring the pressure of a liquid or gas. |
manometric | relating to manometry, the measurement of the pressure of fluids. |
manometrical | relating to manometry, the measurement of the pressure of fluids. |
manometrically | (Adv.) MANOMETRICAL, relating to manometry. |
manometry | the measurement of the pressure of fluids. |
manoscopy | the measurement of the density of gases. |
marigram | a record of tide levels produced by a marigraph. |
marigraph | an instrument for recording tide levels. |
mekometer | a kind of range-finder. |
meteorograph | an instrument used to record a variety of meteorological observations. |
meteorographic | relating to a meteorograph, an instrument used to record a variety of meteorological observations. |
meterage | measurement by meter. |
meterstick | a measuring stick a metre in length. |
metestick | a measuring rod. |
metewand | a measuring rod. |
meteyard | a measuring rod. |
methanometer | instrument for detecting presence of methane. |
microbalance | a balance designed to measure very small weights. |
microbarograph | an instrument for recording minute changes in atmospheric pressure. |
micrometer | an instrument for measuring very small distances. |
micrometric | relating to micrometry. |
micrometrical | relating to micrometry. |
micrometry | the art of measuring with a micrometer. |
microphotometry | measurement by microphotometer, an instrument for measuring the amount of light transmitted or reflected by small areas or for measuring the relative densities of spectral lines on a photographic film or plate. |
microsomal | of or like a microsome. |
microswitch | a very small switch that is sensitive to minute motions and is used esp in automatic devices. |
microtechnology | technology that makes use of microelectronics. |
microtomic | of or like a microtome. |
microtomist | one who uses a microtome. |
microtonal | of or like a microtone. |
microtonality | the state of being microtonal. |
microtonally | (Adv.) MICROTONAL, of or like a microtone. |
mileometer | an instrument that records the number of miles that a vehicle, etc has travelled. |
milliprobe | an instrument for analysing small quantities, esp a spectrometer. |
milometer | an instrument that records the number of miles that a vehicle, etc has travelled. |
morphometric | relating to morphometry, measurement of form or shape. |
morphometry | measurement of form or shape. |
multimeter | an instrument allowing simultaneous measurement of several values. |
nephelometer | an instrument for measuring cloudiness. |
nephelometric | relating to measurement by nephelometer, an instrument for measuring cloudiness. |
nephelometry | the measurement of the cloudiness of liquids. |
nephoscope | an instrument for observing direction and velocity of clouds. |
nitrometer | an instrument for measuring nitrogen and its compounds. |
nitrometric | relating to the use of a nitrometer, an instrument for measuring nitrogen and its compounds. |
odograph | an instrument for measuring distance travelled. |
odometer | an instrument for measuring distance travelled. |
odometry | the measurement of distances by use of an odometer. |
odorimetry | the measurement of the strength and persistence of odours. |
oedometer | an instrument for measuring the consolidation of a soil specimen under pressure. |
oenometer | an instrument for measuring alcoholic strength of wine. |
ohmmeter | an instrument for measuring electrical resistance. |
olfactometer | an instrument measuring intensity of odour of a substance. |
olfactometry | the measurement of the sharpness of the sense of smell. |
ombrometer | a rain-gauge. |
oncometer | an instrument measuring change in the size of internal organs. |
ondograph | an instrument for producing a graphical recording of an alternating current. |
ophthalmometry | measurement of the eye. |
opisometer | an instrument for measuring curved lines. |
opsiometer | an instrument for testing vision. |
orometer | a barometer showing height above sea-level. |
oscillogram | a record made by an oscillograph. |
oscillograph | an instrument for recording alternating current wave forms. |
oscillographic | relating to an oscillograph. |
osmometer | an instrument for measuring osmotic pressure. |
osmometric | relating to osmometry. |
osmometrically | (Adv.) OSMOMETRIC, relating to osmometry. |
osmometry | the use of an osmometer, an instrument for measuring osmotic pressure. |
oximeter | a photoelectric instrument for measuring the oxygen saturation of the blood. |
oximetry | measurement with an oximeter, a photoelectric instrument for measuring the oxygen saturation of the blood. |
pachymeter | an instrument for measuring small thicknesses. |
panradiometer | an instrument used for measuring radiant heat independently of wavelength. |
pedometer | an instrument for measuring distance travelled on foot. |
pelvimeter | an instrument for measuring the pelvis. |
pelvimetry | measurement of the pelvis. |
penetrometer | an instrument for measuring the firmness or consistency of substances. |
perimetry | measurement of the field of vision. |
permeameter | instrument for measuring permeability. |
phonmeter | an instrument for measuring sound levels. |
phonometer | an instrument for measuring sound levels. |
phonometric | relating to use of the phonometer, an instrument for measuring sound levels. |
phonometrical | relating to use of the phonometer, an instrument for measuring sound levels. |
phosphoroscope | an instrument for measuring the duration of phosphorescence after the source of radiation causing it has been removed. |
photometer | an instrument for measuring light intensity. |
photometric | of or relating to photometry or the photometer. |
photometrically | (Adv.) PHOTOMETRIC, of or relating to photometry or the photometer. |
photometrist | one who practises photometry, that branch of science which treats of the measurement of the intensity of light. |
photometry | that branch of science which treats of the measurement of the intensity of light. |
piezometer | an instrument for measuring pressure or compressibility. |
piezometric | relating measurement by piezometer. |
piezometrically | (Adv.) PIEZOMETRIC, relating measurement by piezometer. |
piezometry | measurement by use of a piezometer, an instrument for measuring pressure or compressibility. |
pitchometer | an instrument embodying a clinometer, for measuring the pitch of a ship's propeller. |
pitot | a tube used to measure the pressure of a fluid stream. |
planimeter | an instrument for measuring the area of plane figures. |
planimetry | the mensuration of plane surfaces. |
planometer | an instrument for gauging or testing the flatness of a plane surface. |
planometry | measurement by means of a planometer. |
plastometer | an instrument for measuring plasticity. |
plastometric | relating to plastometry, the measurement of plasticity. |
plastometry | measurement by plastometer. |
pluviometer | a device for recording rainfall. |
pneumatometer | an instrument for measuring quantity of air breathed. |
polarimeter | an instrument for measuring polarised light. |
polarimetric | relating to measurement by polarimeter, an instrument for measuring polarised light. |
polarimetry | measurement by polarimeter. |
potentiometer | an instrument for measuring electromotive forces. |
potentiometric | relating to measurement by potentiometer, an instrument for measuring electromotive forces. |
potometer | an instrument measuring the rate at which plants absorb water. |
psychometer | an instrument measuring the duration and intensity of mental states. |
psychometric | relating to psychometry. |
psychometry | the measurement of mental aptitudes and intelligence. |
psychrometer | an instrument for measuring the dryness of the atmosphere. |
psychrometric | relating to measurement by psychrometer. |
psychrometrical | relating to measurement by psychrometer. |
psychrometry | measurement by psychrometer. |
pulsimeter | an instrument for measuring the pulse. |
pulsometer | a pump that draws in water by condensation of steam in two chambers alternately. |
pycnometer | an instrument for measuring specific gravity or density. |
pycnometric | relating to a pycnometer, an instrument for measuring specific gravity or density. |
pyknometer | an instrument for measuring specific gravity or density. |
pyranometer | another name for a solarimeter. |
pyrgeometer | an instrument for measuring the loss of heat by radiation from the earth's surface. |
pyrheliometer | an instrument for measuring the heating effect of the sun. |
pyrheliometric | relating to measurement by pyrheliometer, an instrument for measuring the heating effect of the sun. |
pyrometer | an instrument for measuring very high temperatures. |
pyrometric | relating to pyrometry, the art of measuring degrees of heat, or the expansion of bodies by heat. |
pyrometrical | relating to pyrometry, the art of measuring degrees of heat, or the expansion of bodies by heat. |
pyrometrically | (Adv.) PYROMETRICAL, relating to pyrometry. |
pyrometry | the art of measuring degrees of heat, or the expansion of bodies by heat. |
pyrophotometer | a type of pyrometer in which the temperature of an incandescent body is determined by photometric measurement of the light it emits. |
pyroscope | an instrument for measuring intensity of radiant heat. |
quantometer | (Tradename) an instrument for measuring proportions of elements in metallic samples. |
radiometer | an instrument measuring radiation energy. |
radiometric | relating to radiometry, the measurement of radiant energy. |
radiometrically | (Adv.) RADIOMETRIC, relating to radiometry, the measurement of radiant energy. |
radiometry | the measurement of radiant energy. |
radiomicrometer | an instrument for detecting and measuring small amounts of radiation, usually by a sensitive thermocouple. |
radiotelemeter | an instrument for measuring an electrical or other quantity and signalling the measurement to a distant point. |
radiotelemetric | relating to radiotelemetry. |
radiotelemetry | signalling by radiotelemeter, an instrument for measuring an electrical or other quantity and signalling the measurement to a distant point. |
rangefinder | an instrument for finding the distance of an object. |
ratemeter | an instrument for measuring the counting rate of electronic counters. |
reflectometer | instrument for measuring reflectance of radiant energy. |
reflectometry | measurement by reflectometer. |
refractometer | an instrument for measuring the refraction of light. |
refractometric | relating to measurement by refractometer. |
refractometry | measurement by refractometer. |
regauge | to gauge again. |
respirometer | an instrument for measuring and studying respiration. |
respirometric | relating to measurement by respirometer. |
respirometry | measurement by respirometer. |
rheometer | an instrument that measures current. |
rheometry | measurement with a rheometer, an instrument that measures current. |
rhythmometer | an instrument for measuring the speed of rhythms. |
rotameter | an instrument for measuring the length of curved lines. |
saccharimeter | an instrument for measuring the amount of sugar in a solution. |
saccharimetry | the measurement of the concentration of sugar solutions. |
saccharometer | an instrument for measuring the amount of sugar in a solution. |
salimeter | an instrument for measuring the amount of salt present in any given solution. |
salinity | a measure of the salt concentration of water. |
salinometer | an instrument for measuring the amount of salt present in any given solution. |
salinometry | the measurement of salinity. |
salometer | an instrument for measuring the amount of salt present in any given solution. |
scaler | a person or thing that scales. |
scatterometer | an instrument carried in a meterological satellite for measuring the backscatter of light from the surface of the sea. |
scintillator | an instrument for detecting radioactivity; a phosphor that produces scintillations. |
scintillometer | instrument measuring scintillation of star. |
scintilloscope | an instrument for measuring gamma rays emitted by a radioactive body. |
sclerometer | an instrument for measuring the hardness of minerals. |
sclerometric | pertaining to measurement by sclerometer, an instrument for measuring the hardness of minerals. |
sextant | a navigational instrument having a 60-degree arc, for measuring altitudes of stars and planets. |
solarimeter | an instrument for measuring solar radiation. |
spectrometer | an instrument for measuring the wavelengths of light of a spectrum. |
spectrometric | relating to measurement by spectrometer. |
spectrometry | measurement by use of the spectrometer. |
speedo | (Coll.) a speedometer. |
speedometer | an instrument for measuring speed. |
spherometer | an instrument for measuring curvature. |
sphygmometer | an instrument for measuring arterial blood pressure. |
spirometer | an instrument measuring lung capacity. |
spirometric | relating to measurement by spirometer. |
spirometry | the act of measuring the chest capacity by means of a spirometer. |
stactometer | a pipette with a hollow bulb in the middle for counting drops. |
stadia | a graduated rod used in measuring distances. |
stadiometer | an instrument that measures the length of curves, dashes, etc., by running a toothed wheel along them. |
staktometer | a pipette with a hollow bulb in the middle for counting drops. |
stalagmometer | instrument for measuring surface tension by drops. |
stalagmometry | measurement of surface tension by drops. |
statoscope | an instrument for measuring small changes in atmospheric pressure. |
stereometer | an instrument for measuring specific gravity. |
stereometric | relating to the measurement of specific gravity. |
stereometrical | relating to the measurement of specific gravity. |
stereometry | the measurement of volumes of solid figures. |
stichometry | the numbering or counting of lines in books or documents. |
stimpmeter | a device that measures the speed of a putting green by propelling a golf ball down a ramp at a standard initial velocity and measuring how far it travels. |
stoechiometric | relating to stoechiometry, the branch of chemistry that deals with the numerical proportions in which substances react. |
stoechiometry | the branch of chemistry that deals with the numerical proportions in which substances react. |
stoicheiometric | relating to stoechiometry, the branch of chemistry that deals with the numerical proportions in which substances react. |
stoicheiometry | the branch of chemistry that deals with the numerical proportions in which substances react. |
stoichiometry | the branch of chemistry that deals with the numerical proportions in which substances react. |
strabismometer | an instrument measuring the degree of strabismus in the eyes. |
strabometer | an instrument measuring the degree of strabismus in the eyes. |
stylometry | the study of literature by means of statistical analysis. |
swingometer | instrument for measuring swing in votes during an election. |
sympiesometer | instrument for measuring pressure of a current. |
synchroscope | an instrument for detecting whether two moving parts are synchronized. |
tacheometer | an instrument for rapidly measuring survey points on a map. |
tacheometric | relating to tacheometry, the rapid measurement of points on a survey, such as distance, elevation, etc. |
tacheometrical | relating to tacheometry, the rapid measurement of points on a survey, such as distance, elevation, etc. |
tacheometry | measurement by use of a tacheometer, an instrument for rapidly measuring survey points on a map. |
tacho | (Short for) a tachogram, a record made by a tachograph. |
tachogram | a record made by a tachograph, an instrument for recording speed of rotation. |
tachograph | an instrument for recording speed of rotation. |
tachometer | instrument for measuring speed of rotation. |
tachometric | relating to measurement by tachometer. |
tachometrical | relating to measurement by tachometer. |
tachometrically | (Adv.) TACHOMETRICAL, relating to measurement by tachometer. |
tachometry | the measurement of speed. |
tachymeter | a surveying instrument for rapid measurements of distances, elevations, and bearings. |
tachymetric | relating to measurement by tachymeter. |
tachymetrical | relating to measurement by tachymeter. |
tachymetrically | (Adv.) TACHYMETRICAL, relating to measurement by tachymeter. |
tachymetry | the measurement of speed. |
tapeline | a painted measuring tape, marked with linear dimensions, as inches, feet, etc.. |
taseometer | an instrument for measuring stress in a structure. |
tasimeter | an instrument for measuring small changes in temperature. |
tasimetric | relating to a tasimeter, an instrument for measuring changes in pressure. |
tasimetry | measurement by use of a tasimeter, an instrument for measuring small changes in temperature. |
taxameter | (Obs.) an instrument for measuring fee for hired vehicle. |
taximeter | an instrument for measuring fee for hired vehicle. |
telemeter | an instrument for measuring strain or distance from observer; (verb) to measure using a telemeter. |
telemetry | measurement using a telemeter, an instrument for measuring strain or distance from observer. |
tellurometer | an instrument using microwaves to measure distance. |
tenderometer | an instrument for measuring tenderness of fruits and vegetables. |
tensimeter | an instrument for measuring vapour pressure. |
tensiometer | an instrument for measuring tension. |
tensiometric | relating to measurement by tensiometer, an instrument for measuring tension. |
tensiometry | the measurement of tension. |
thermel | a device for temperature measurement. |
thermobarograph | a device that simultaneously records the temperature and pressure of the atmosphere. |
thermograph | an instrument for recording changes in temperature. |
thermographer | one who uses a thermograph, an instrument for recording changes in temperature. |
thermometer | an instrument for determining temperature. |
thermometric | relating to the measurement of temperature. |
thermometry | the measurement of temperature. |
thermopile | an instrument measuring minute changes in temperature. |
thermoscope | an instrument indicating a change in temperature. |
tiltmeter | an instrument for measuring tilting of earth's surface. |
tintometer | another name for colorimeter, an instrument for measuring and determining color. |
tolldish | a dish for measuring the toll of grain in a mill. |
tonometer | an instrument used to measure the pitch of musical tones. |
tonometric | relating to a tonometer, an instrument used to measure the pitch of musical tones. |
tonometry | the act of measuring with a tonometer, an instrument used to measure the pitch of musical tones. |
torsiograph | an instrument for recording torsional vibrations on an object. |
transmissometer | an instrument for measuring transmission of light through a fluid. |
tribometer | an instrument used to measure friction. |
trigonometer | instrument for solving triangles. |
trocheameter | a hodometer. |
trochometer | a hodometer. |
tron | (Scots) a public weighing-machine for weighing produce in the marketplace of a city or burgh; the post of this used as a pillory. |
trone | (Scots) a public weighing-machine for weighing produce in the marketplace of a city or burgh; the post of this used as a pillory. |
turbidimeter | an instrument for measuring the turbidity of liquids. |
turbidimetric | relating to measurement by turbidimeter, an instrument for measuring the turbidity of liquids. |
turbidimetry | measurement by turbidimeter, an instrument for measuring the turbidity of liquids. |
udometric | related to the measurement of rain. |
uranometry | a chart or catalogue of fixed stars, esp of stars visible to the naked eye. |
urinometer | an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of urine. |
vaporimeter | instrument for measuring vapour pressure. |
variometer | an instrument for measuring variations in magnetic force. |
velocimeter | an instrument for measuring velocity. |
velocimetry | measurement by means of a velocimeter. |
vernier | (Fr.) a short sliding scale indicating fractions of a graduation. |
viameter | (Arch.) an instrument for measuring the revolutions of a wheel. |
vibrograph | an instrument for recording vibrations. |
vibrometer | an instrument for measuring vibrations. |
viscometer | an instrument for measuring viscosity. |
viscometric | relating to viscometry, the measurement of viscosity. |
viscometrical | relating to viscometry, the measurement of viscosity. |
viscometry | the measurement of viscosity. |
viscosimeter | an instrument for measuring viscosity. |
viscosimetric | relating to measurement by viscosimeter, an instrument for measuring viscosity. |
viscosimetrical | relating to measurement by viscosimeter, an instrument for measuring viscosity. |
viscosimetry | the measurement of viscosity. |
voltameter | an instrument for measuring electrical current indirectly. |
voltametric | relating to a voltameter, an instrument for measuring electrical current indirectly. |
voltammeter | a dual-purpose instrument that can measure both potential difference and electric current, usually in volts and amperes respectively. |
voltmeter | an instrument for measuring electrical potential. |
volumenometer | an instrument for measuring the volume of a solid. |
volumeter | an instrument for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas. |
volumetric | of or pertaining to volumetry, the measurement of volume. |
volumetrical | of or pertaining to volumetry, the measurement of volume. |
volumetry | the act of measuring by volume. |
volumometer | an instrument for measuring the volume of a solid body by the quantity of fluid it displaces. |
wattmeter | an instrument for measuring electrical power. |
wavemeter | an instrument for measuring wavelengths. |
waywiser | an instrument for measuring distance travelled. |
weatherglass | a glass or instrument that indicates the changes of the weather. |
weatherometer | an instrument for measuring weather-resisting properties of paint. |
xylometer | an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of wood. |
yardstick | a stick three feet long; any standard of measurement. |
yardwand | a yardstick. |
yawmeter | an instrument in an aircraft. |
zoometric | relating to zoometry, the measurement of animals. |
zoometrical | relating to zoometry, the measurement of animals. |
zoometry | (Greek) the measurement of animals. |
zymometer | an instrument for measuring fermentation. |
zymosimeter | an instrument for measuring fermentation. |