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STRAINOMETER

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strain gauge

–noun
Geology. a type of extensometer designed for geophysical use.
Also called strain⋅me⋅ter [streyn-mee-ter] , strain⋅om⋅e⋅ter [strey-nom-i-ter] .


Origin:
1905–10
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strain·om·e·ter   (strā-nŏm'ĭ-tər)   
n.  An extensometer.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: strain gauge
Function: noun
: EXTENSOMETER
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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