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noun
Geology. a type of extensometer designed for geophysical use.
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Also called strain·me·ter [streyn-mee-ter], /ˈstreɪnˌmi tər/, strain·om·e·ter [strey-nom-i-ter]. /streɪˈnɒm ɪ tər/.
Origin of strain gauge
First recorded in 1905–10
Words nearby strain gauge
straightway, straight whiskey, strain, strained, strainer, strain gauge, strain hardening, straining arch, straining piece, straining sill, strait
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How to use strain gauge in a sentence
A strain gauge to find out how much thrust a mosquito puts out.
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British Dictionary definitions for strain gauge
strain gauge
noun
a device for measuring strain in a machine or other structure, usually consisting of a metal filament that is attached to it and receives the same strain. The strain can be measured by the change in the electrical properties of the filament
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