vibrometer
- noun
- /vaɪˈbrɒmɪtər/
- Specialized
:
vibrómetro
- During the experiment, the researchers employed a vibrometer to detect subtle changes in vibration patterns.
- laser vibrometer
Examples
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The sensor's innovative optical architecture, based on photorefractive interferometry, leads to a higher sensitivity compared to conventional vibrometers and opens new possibilities in mechanical engineering, according to the company.
Academic text (2004) -
The scientist calibrated the vibrometer to measure the vibrations of the test material accurately.
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This paper describes measurements of the vibratory modes of the middle ear ossicles made with a scanning laser Doppler vibrometer.
Academic text (1998) -
We used a single-point vibrometer (Polytec, Model OFV-501 and Model 3000 controller).
Academic text (1998) -
In this paper, we describe a series of scanning laser vibrometer (SLY) measurements of middle ear ossicle vibration produced by a middle ear transducer.
Academic text (1998) -
Using a vibrometer, the engineers analyzed the frequency of vibrations in the bridge to ensure its safety.
Surface Forms
Morphology
vibrometer = vibration (transparent) = vibro + meter
For most learners, 'vibration' plus the measuring-instrument suffix '-meter' gives the meaning directly.
Etymology
Vibrometer comes from two simple parts: vibro- (like vibrate, 'to shake') and -meter ('measure', as in speedometer). So a vibrometer is a device that 'measures' shaking or vibrations.
