tellurometer

[ tel-yuh-rom-i-ter ]

noun

1. a surveying instrument using microwaves to measure distance.

tellurometer

/ ˌtɛljʊˈrɒmɪtə /

noun

1. surveying an electronic instrument for measuring distances of up to about 30 miles that consists of two units, one at each end of the distance to be measured, between which radio waves are transmitted

Word History and Origins

Origin of tellurometer¹

First recorded in 1955–60; telluro- ( def ) + -meter ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of tellurometer¹

C20: from Latin tellūs the earth + -meter