pneumatometer

American

[noo-muh-tom-i-ter, nyoo-] / ˌnu məˈtɒm ɪ tər, ˌnyu- /

noun

an instrument for measuring either the quantity of air inhaled or exhaled during a single inspiration or expiration or the force of inspiration or expiration.

pneumatometer British

/ ˌnjuːməˈtɒmɪtə /

noun

an instrument for measuring the pressure exerted by air being inhaled or exhaled during a single breath Compare spirometer

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pneumatometry

noun

Etymology

Origin of pneumatometer

First recorded in 1825–35; pneumato- + -meter

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