stalagmometer

9.9

A tool that measures how tightly a liquid's surface holds together by counting its drops

noun
/stəˈlæɡməˌmɪtər/

Specialized

: estalagmómetro

Using a stalagmometer, he measured the surface tension of several unknown solutions in the laboratory.

Examples

The scientist carefully calibrated the stalagmometer before beginning her experiment with the new liquid sample.
Training included a demonstration of handling a stalagmometer and interpreting its results.
The stalagmometer is essential for measuring surface tension.
Can you pass me the stalagmometer?
The scientist carefully calibrated the stalagmometer before beginning her experiment with the new liquid sample.
Using a stalagmometer, he measured the surface tension of several unknown solutions in the laboratory.
Training included a demonstration of handling a stalagmometer and interpreting its results.

Synonyms

stalogometer

vsstalagmometer

Specialized

9.9

A lab tool that measures how strong a liquid surface is, like water or oil

has identical function but uses a different name

stactometer

vsstalagmometer

Specialized

9.9

A tool for measuring how tight the surface of a liquid is

has identical function but is called by another term

tensiometer

vsstalagmometer

Specialized

9.5

A device that measures the surface tension of a liquid

specifies the drop counting method from a tube

How Precise

tensiometer

Specialized

9.5

stactometer

Specialized

9.9

stalagmometer

Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

stalagmometer singular

stalagmometers plural

Morphology

stalagmometer = meter (semi-transparent) = stalagmo + meter

The measuring-device pattern with -meter is recognizable, but the stalagmo- combining form meaning "drop" is obscure for most learners.

Etymology

The word stalagmometer comes from Greek parts stalagma meaning 'a drop' and -meter meaning 'measure', the same -meter you see in thermometer. So a stalagmometer is a tool that 'measures drops' by counting them to find a liquid's surface tension.