carbonometer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kerh₃-der.? Latin carbōnemlbor. French carbonebor. English carbon Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -meter English carbonometer From carbon + -o- + -meter.
Meanings
- (obsolete, physical) An early device for measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in a gas, by bubbling it through limewater and measuring the cloudiness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| carbonometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |