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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

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The biometer shrilled again: temperature 102.5 and climbing.

From Nature Jun. 29, 2011

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

From Nature Jun. 29, 2011

With no time remaining, according to his biometer.

From Nature Jun. 29, 2011

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