explosimeter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of explosimeter
Example Sentences
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Maintenance men must use non-sparking tools, and usually a plant guard stands by them with an explosimeter, watching the dial to see that the organic vapor is not strong enough to make an explosive mixture.
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