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durometer

American  
[doo-rom-i-ter, dyoo-] / dʊˈrɒm ɪ tər, djʊ- /

noun

  1. a device for measuring the hardness of materials, especially metals.


Etymology

Origin of durometer

1885–90; < Latin dūr ( us ) hard + -o- + -meter

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The firmer durometer is designed to work better with the grip pressure usually associated with higher swing speeds.

From Golf Digest May 6, 2019

We know you don't care about Kraton rubber or something called 35A durometer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Oh, and if this means anything to you, it's made of a Kraton rubber with a 35A durometer.

From Time Magazine Archive

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