aerotonometer
|aer-o-to-nom-e-ter|
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/ˌɛəroʊtəˈnɒmɪtər/
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/ˌeərəʊtəˈnɒmɪtə/
measuring air pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerotonometer' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'tonos' meaning 'tension', combined with the suffix '-meter' meaning 'measure'.
Historical Evolution
'aerotonometer' was formed by combining Greek roots and the suffix '-meter' in the 19th century to describe a device for measuring air pressure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device for measuring air tension', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/20 22:51