dilatometer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin dīlātōder. Old French dilaterder. Middle English dilaten English dilate Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -meter English dilatometer From dilate + -o- + -meter.
Meanings
- An instrument used to measure the expansion of solids and liquids when heated, or when subjected to some other physical process.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dilatometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |