variometer

var·i·om·e·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vair-ee-om-i-ter]
- /ˌvɛər iˈɒm ɪ tər/
- /ˌveə.rɪ.ˈɒ.mɪ.tə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vair-ee-om-i-ter]
- /ˌvɛər iˈɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of variometer word

noun variometer Electricity. an instrument for measuring inductance, consisting essentially of an inductor with two or more coils whose relative position may be changed to vary the inductance. 1
noun variometer an instrument for indicating a change in a component of a magnetic field vector, especially one related to the earth's magnetic field. 1
noun variometer Aeronautics. an instrument that indicates the rate of climb or descent. 1
noun variometer an instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field, used esp for studying the magnetic field of the earth 0
noun variometer a variable inductor consisting of a movable coil mounted inside and connected in series with a fixed coil 0
noun variometer a sensitive rate-of-climb indicator, used mainly in gliders 0

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Origin of variometer

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; vari- (see various) + -o- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Variometer

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variometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

variometer usage trend in Literature

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