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tonometer
[ toh-nom-i-ter ]
noun
- an instrument for measuring the frequencies of tones, as a tuning fork or a graduated set of tuning forks.
- any of various physiological instruments for measuring intraocular pressure or blood pressure.
- Physical Chemistry. an instrument for measuring vapor pressure.
tonometer
/ ˌtɒnəˈmɛtrɪk; təʊˈnɒmɪtə; ˌtəʊ- /
noun
- an instrument for measuring the pitch of a sound, esp one consisting of a set of tuning forks
- any of various types of instrument for measuring pressure or tension, such as the blood pressure, vapour pressure, etc
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Derived Forms
- tonometric, adjective
- toˈnometry, noun
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Other Words From
- ton·o·met·ric [ton-, uh, -, me, -trik, toh-n, uh, -], adjective
- to·nome·try noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tonometer1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tonometer1
C18: from Greek tonos tone + -meter
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Example Sentences
The (Schiotz) tonometer was used daily for 70 consecutive days and never registered more than 12-14 mm.
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