declinometer

American

[dek-luh-nom-i-ter] / ˌdɛk ləˈnɒm ɪ tər /

noun

an instrument for measuring magnetic declination.

declinometer British

/ ˌdɛklɪˈnɒmɪtə /

noun

an instrument for measuring magnetic declination

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Etymology

Origin of declinometer

1855–60; declin(ation) + -o- + -meter

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To find this unknown spot the observer follows as nearly as possible the direction indicated by the delicately poised needle of the declinometer.

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