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. |