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dynamometer

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dy·na·mom·e·ter  (dn-mm-tr)
n.
Any of several instruments used to measure mechanical power.

[French dynamomètre : Greek dunamis, power; see dynamic + -mètre, -meter.]

dyna·mo·metric (-m-mtrk), dyna·mo·metri·cal (-r-kl) adj.
dyna·mome·try n.

dynamometer [ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtə]
n
(Physics / General Physics) any of a number of instruments for measuring power or force
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dynamometer - measuring instrument designed to measure powerdynamometer - measuring instrument designed to measure power
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something


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