durometer

du·rom·e·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [doo-rom-i-ter, dyoo-]
- /dʊˈrɒm ɪ tər, dyʊ-/
- /djʊərˈɒmɪtə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-rom-i-ter, dyoo-]
- /dʊˈrɒm ɪ tər, dyʊ-/

Definitions of durometer word

noun durometer a device for measuring the hardness of materials, especially metals. 1
noun durometer An instrument used to measure the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of an elastomer, such as rubber. A simple durometer consists of a movable tip on a spring with a dial gauge. 1
noun durometer a piece of equipment for measuring the hardness of a material, in particular plastic or rubber 0
noun durometer the measurement of the hardness of a material, in particular plastic or rubber 0
noun durometer The measurement of the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of plastic or rubber. 0

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Origin of durometer

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Latin dūr(us) hard + -o- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Durometer

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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durometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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