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volumeter

American

[vuh-loo-mi-ter, vol-yuh-mee-ter] / vəˈlu mɪ tər, ˈvɒl yəˌmi tər /

noun

any of various instruments or devices for measuring volume, as of gases, liquids, or solids.

volumeter British

/ vɒˈljuːmɪtə /

noun

any instrument for measuring the volume of a solid, liquid, or gas

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Etymology

Origin of volumeter

First recorded in 1820–30; volu(me) + -meter

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Beginning at the top and enumerating them in order these instruments are: Three ammeters, one for each phase, a volumeter, an indicating wattmeter, a power factor indicator and a field ammeter.

From The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment by Anonymous

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