tiltmeter

tilt·me·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tilt-mee-ter]
- /ˈtɪltˌmi tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tilt-mee-ter]
- /ˈtɪltˌmi tər/

Definitions of tiltmeter word

noun tiltmeter an instrument used to measure slight changes in the inclination of the earth's surface, usually in connection with volcanology and earthquake seismology. 1
noun tiltmeter an instrument for measuring the tilt of the earth's surface 0
noun tiltmeter clinometer 0

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Origin of tiltmeter

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; tilt1 + -meter

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Parts of speech for Tiltmeter

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tiltmeter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tiltmeter usage trend in Literature

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