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gravimeter

Syllabification: (gra·vim·e·ter)
Pronunciation: /grəˈvimitər/

Definition of gravimeter

noun

  • an instrument for measuring the difference in the force of gravity from one place to another.

Origin:

late 18th century: from French gravimètre, from grave 'heavy' (from Latin gravis) + -mètre '(instrument) measuring'

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