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rheometer

American

[ree-om-i-ter] / riˈɒm ɪ tər /

noun

an instrument for measuring the flow of fluids, especially blood.

rheometer British

/ ˌriːəˈmɛtrɪk, rɪˈɒmɪtə /

noun

med an instrument for measuring the velocity of the blood flow
another word for galvanometer

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Other Word Forms

rheometric adjective
rheometry noun

Etymology

Origin of rheometer

First recorded in 1835–45; rheo- + -meter

Example Sentences

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Scientists use a special machine called a rheometer, to measure fluids as they are twisted between two flat plates.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 28, 2022

They attached Oreos to a rheometer and began a series of carefully controlled twisting experiments.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 28, 2022

They designed and 3D-printed a special rheometer just for twisting open Oreos.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 28, 2022

Ms. Owens wanted to see if you could use a rheometer to open an Oreo so that each side of the opened cookie would have cream on it.

From NewsForKids.net • Apr. 28, 2022

Somewhat similar in principle to Giroud's rheometer, it differs from that instrument in many of the details of its construction; and while dispensing with the use of liquid, maintains equal efficiency in operation.

From Gas Burners Old and New by Merriman, Owen

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