pen·e·trom·e·ter (p n  -tr m -t r) also pen·e·tram·e·ter (-tr m-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.
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