tonometer
an instrument for measuring the frequencies of tones, as a tuning fork or a graduated set of tuning forks.
any of various physiological instruments for measuring intraocular pressure or blood pressure.
Physical Chemistry. an instrument for measuring vapor pressure.
Origin of tonometer
1Other words from tonometer
- ton·o·met·ric [ton-uh-me-trik, toh-nuh-], /ˌtɒn əˈmɛ trɪk, ˌtoʊ nə-/, adjective
- to·nom·e·try, noun
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How to use tonometer in a sentence
The (Schiotz) tonometer was used daily for 70 consecutive days and never registered more than 12-14 mm.
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British Dictionary definitions for tonometer
/ (təʊˈnɒmɪtə) /
an instrument for measuring the pitch of a sound, esp one consisting of a set of tuning forks
any of various types of instrument for measuring pressure or tension, such as the blood pressure, vapour pressure, etc
Origin of tonometer
1Derived forms of tonometer
- tonometric (ˌtɒnəˈmɛtrɪk, ˌtəʊ-), adjective
- tonometry, noun
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