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odontometer en · NOUN

Etymology

From odonto- + -meter.

Meanings

1. An odontograph.
2. A perforation gauge.
   • The idea of an odontometer is due to Dr. Magnus—the very word, signifying literally a tooth-measurer, was laid down by him; and in Le Timbre-Poste, five years ago, the first odontometer was published by him in illustration of an article on perforations. 1872, “Reviews of Postal Publications”, in The Stamp-Collector's Magazine, volume 10, page 110:
3. A device for measuring teeth, used in orthodontia and for creating crowns.

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