PENETROMETER


Meaning of PENETROMETER in English

ˌpenə.ˈträməd.ə(r) noun

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary penetro- (from Latin penetrare + -o- ) + -meter

: an instrument for determining penetrability or ability to penetrate: as

a. : an instrument for measuring the consistency of semisolids (as pitch, grease) from the depth to which a needle penetrates under given conditions

b. : penetrameter

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