penetrometer
[pen-i-trom-i-ter]
- a device for measuring the penetrating power of x-ray or other radiations.
- a device for measuring the penetrability of a solid.
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Origin of penetrometer
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penetrometer
- physics an instrument used to measure the penetrating power of radiation, such as X-rays
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penetrometer
(pĕn′ĭ-trŏm′ĭ-tər)- A device for measuring penetrating power of radiation, especially x-rays.
- A device for measuring the penetrability of semisolids.
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penetrometer
[pĕn′ĭ-trŏm′ĭ-tər]
- A device for measuring the penetrating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially x-rays.
- A device for measuring the denseness, compaction, or penetrability of a substance, such as soil, agricultural produce, or semisolid petroleum products. A penetrometer typically measures the resistance of the substance to penetration to a given depth by a weight-driven cone or needle of a given shape.
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