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dy⋅na⋅mom⋅e⋅ter

[dahy-nuh-mom-i-ter]
–noun
1. a device for measuring mechanical force, as a balance.
2. a device for measuring mechanical power, esp. one that measures the output or driving torque of a rotating machine.

Origin:
1800–10; dynamo- + -meter
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Main Entry: dy·na·mom·e·ter
Pronunciation: "dI-n&-'mäm-&t-&r
Function: noun
: an instrument for measuring theforce of muscular contraction especially of the hand —dy·na·mo·met·ric /-n&-mO-'me-trik/ adjective
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dynamometer dy·na·mom·e·ter (dī'nə-mŏm'ĭ-tər)
n.
An instrument for measuring the degree of muscular power. Also called ergometer.

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