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eudiometer

Pronunciation: /ˌjuːdɪˈɒmɪtə/

Definition of eudiometer

noun

Chemistry
  • a graduated glass tube in which mixtures of gases can be made to react by an electric spark, used to measure changes in volume during chemical reactions.

Derivatives

eudiometric

Pronunciation: /-dɪəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

eudiometrical

Pronunciation: /-dɪəˈmɛtrɪk(ə)l/

adjective

eudiometry

noun

Origin:

late 18th century (denoting an instrument used to measure amounts of oxygen, thought to be greater in fine weather): from Greek eudios 'clear, fine' (weather), from eu 'well' + dios 'heavenly'

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