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tensimeter

tensimeter

9.9
A device that measures the pressure of vapor in a liquid or gas
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛn.sɪˌmi.tər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tensímetro
  • The laboratory technician used the tensimeter to determine the vapor pressure of the solvent.

Examples

  • Modern tensimeters offer high accuracy and digital readouts for scientific research.

  • A tensimeter is essential in experiments that require precise measurement of vapor pressure.

  • The tensimeter is essential for accurate vapor pressure readings.

  • We used a tensimeter to measure the pressure in the gas tank.

  • The laboratory technician used the tensimeter to determine the vapor pressure of the solvent.

  • Modern tensimeters offer high accuracy and digital readouts for scientific research.

  • A tensimeter is essential in experiments that require precise measurement of vapor pressure.

Synonyms

pressure gauge
vstensimeter
  • Specialized
3 3.8

A device that measures how hard a gas or liquid pushes inside a system

is used for vapor pressure measurement rather than general system pressure
manometer
vstensimeter
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A device that measures the pressure of gas or liquid

focuses specifically on vapor pressure rather than general pressure

Surface Forms

tensimeter singular
tensimeters plural

Morphology

tensimeter = meter (semi-transparent) = tensi + meter

The word is clearly built on 'meter', but the first element is a specialized combining form for 'tension', which is less obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Tensimeter comes from two parts: tensi- from a Latin root meaning 'to stretch' (seen in the word tension) and -meter meaning 'measure' (seen in thermometer). So, a tensimeter is a tool that 'measures tension' or pressure in a liquid or gas, which is why it is used to find vapor pressure.