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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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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