vol·u·me·ter

(vŏl′yo͝o-mē′tər)

Any of several instruments for measuring the volume of liquids, solids, or gases.

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volumeter

(vɒˈljuːmɪtə)

1. (Tools) any instrument for measuring the volume of a solid, liquid, or gas

2. (General Physics) any instrument for measuring the volume of a solid, liquid, or gas

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volumeter

an instrument for measuring the volumes of gases and liquids and of solids by the amount of gas or liquid they displace. — volumetric, volumetrical, adj.

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volumeter - a meter to measure the volume of gases, liquids, or solids (either directly or by displacement)

meter - any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity

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