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anemometer

Pronunciation: /ˌanɪˈmɒmɪtə/

Definition of anemometer

noun

  • an instrument for measuring the speed of the wind, or of any current of gas.

Derivatives

anemometric

Pronunciation: /-məˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

anemometry

Pronunciation: /anɪˈmɒmɪtri/

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from Greek anemos 'wind' + -meter

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