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biometer

American  
[bahy-om-i-ter] / baɪˈɒm ɪ tər /

noun

  1. an instrument for measuring the amount of carbon dioxide given off by an organism, tissue, etc.

Etymology

Origin of biometer

First recorded in 1860–65; bio- + -meter

Example Sentences

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The biometer shrilled again: temperature 102.5 and climbing.

From Nature • Jun. 29, 2011

With no time remaining, according to his biometer.

From Nature • Jun. 29, 2011

The biometer joined the scanner and his remaining gear on the vault floor.

From Nature • Jun. 29, 2011

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