gradiometer

gra·di·om·e·ter

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grey-dee-om-i-ter]
- /ˌgreɪ diˈɒm ɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grey-dee-om-i-ter]
- /ˌgreɪ diˈɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of gradiometer word

noun gradiometer any instrument used to measure a gradient, as the rate of change of the geomagnetic field. Compare gradient (def 3a). 1
noun gradiometer an instrument for measuring the gradient of a magnetic field 0
noun gradiometer an instrument used to ensure that a long gradient remains constant 0
noun gradiometer (physics) Any of several instruments used to measure the gradient of a physical property (such as magnetic field). 0

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Origin of gradiometer

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; gradi(ent) + -o- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Gradiometer

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gradiometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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