respirometer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English respire Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *meh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Hellenic *-tron Ancient Greek -τρον (-tron) Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron)lbor. French -mètrebor. English -meter English respirometer From respire + -o- + -meter.
Meanings
- A device used to measure the rate of respiration of living organisms, such as plants or fish.
- An apparatus for supplying air to a diver under water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| respirometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
photorespirometer · nanorespirometer · microrespirometer