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xylometer

xylometer

9.9
A tool that measures how heavy wood is for its size
  • noun
  • /zaɪˈlɒmɪtər/
  • Specialized
: xilómetro
  • The researcher relied on the xylometer to determine the specific gravity of the oak sample.

Examples

  • Researchers employ a xylometer to compare densities of different wood species.

  • The laboratory technician used a xylometer to analyze the sample of pine.

  • Accurate measurement was ensured by calibrating the xylometer before testing.

  • The xylometer measures wood density.

  • What is a xylometer?

  • Using a xylometer, the scientist measured how dense the different types of timber were.

  • In their study, they utilized a xylometer to assess the weight-to-volume ratio of various wood species.

Synonyms

gravimeter
vsxylometer
  • Specialized
1 9.6

An instrument that measures how heavy a liquid or solid is for its size

measures specific gravity specifically for wood rather than other materials

Surface Forms

xylometer singular
xylometers plural

Morphology

xylometer = meter (semi-transparent) = xylo + meter

The structure 'xylo' + 'meter' is interpretable as 'wood-measuring instrument', but the exact technical reference to specific gravity is specialized.

Etymology

The word xylometer has two parts: xylo- meaning 'wood' and -meter meaning 'measure', the same xylo- you see in xylophone and the same -meter as in thermometer. So a xylometer is a tool that 'measures wood', which is why scientists use it to check how dense or heavy wood is for its size.