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penetrometer

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pen·e·trom·e·ter  (pn-trm-tr) also pen·e·tram·e·ter (-trm-tr)
n.
1. A device for measuring the penetrating power of radiation, especially x-rays.
2. A device for measuring the penetrability of semisolids.
penetrometer [ˌpɛnɪˈtrɒmɪtə]
n
(Physics / General Physics) Physics an instrument used to measure the penetrating power of radiation, such as X-rays
penetrometer (pn-trm-tr) also penetrameter  (pn-trm-tr)
1. A device for measuring the penetrating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially x-rays.
2. A device for measuring the denseness, compaction, or penetrability of a substance, such as soil, agricultural produce, or semisolid petroleum products. A penetrometer typically measures the resistance of the substance to penetration to a given depth by a weight-driven cone or needle of a given shape.
penetrometer
an instrument for measuring the degree of penetrability of a solid.
See also: Instruments
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