viscometer
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8.6
- noun
- /vɪsˈkɒmɪtər/
- Specialized
- The laboratory used a viscometer to determine the viscosity of various liquids during the experiment.
Examples
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The OilPro system includes a viscometer, which measures the oil's viscosity.
Academic text (2000) -
In addition to its pure scientific value, this work led to the development and patenting of novel dynamic viscometers.
Academic text (2004) -
An upgraded metering head for Covimat-105 rotational viscometers is designed to simplify installation and reduce costs in process-control systems.
Academic text (1998) -
Scientists rely on a viscometer to accurately measure how thick or thin a fluid is for their research.
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In quality control, a viscometer is essential for ensuring that paint has the right thickness before application.
Synonyms
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9.2
A machine that measures how thick or runny a liquid is
A tool that measures how thick or runny a liquid is
Surface Forms
Morphology
viscometer = viscosity (semi-transparent) = visco + meter
The structure is clear if one knows the scientific combining form visco- and the suffix -meter, but the specialized technical meaning is not fully predictable for an average learner.
Etymology
The word viscometer joins visco- meaning 'sticky', as in viscous, and -meter meaning 'measure', as in speedometer. So a viscometer is a tool that measures how 'sticky' or thick a liquid is.