airometer
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/aɪˈrɒmɪtər/
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/aɪˈrɒmɪtə/
air measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airometer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aer,' meaning 'air,' and 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'aer' and 'metron' combined in Greek to form 'airometer,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument to measure air,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the density of air or gases.
The scientist used an airometer to determine the air density in the laboratory.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/08 13:36