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tachometer
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ta·chom·e·ter  (t-km-tr, t-)
n.
An instrument used to measure the rotations per minute of a rotating shaft.

[Greek takhos, speed + -meter.]

tacho·metric (tk-mtrk) adj.
ta·chome·try n.

tachometer [tæˈkɒmɪtə]
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) any device for measuring speed, esp the rate of revolution of a shaft. Tachometers (rev counters) are often fitted to cars to indicate the number of revolutions per minute of the engine
tachometric  [ˌtækəˈmɛtrɪk], tachometrical adj
tachometrically  adv
tachometry  n

tachometer
an instrument for measuring revolutions per minute, especially of an internal combustion engine.
See also: Instruments
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tachometer - measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotationtachometer - measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
tachograph - a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle
Translations
tachometer [tæˈkɒmɪtəʳ] Ntaquímetro m
tachometer [tæˈkɒmɪtər] ncompte-tours m, tachymètre m
tachometer
tachometer [tæˈkɒmɪtəʳ] ntachimetro


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A ruthenium dial, a tachometric scale framing the dial, superluminova-coated numerals and hands, and a red-tipped central chronograph second hand harmoniously round off this model and ensure perfect readability.
Its unidirectional rotating bezel, 3-metre base tachometric measurement indicator and its 100 metre water resistance give it the ideal characteristics for a diving watch.
Its unidirectional rotating bezel, 3-metre base tachometric measurement indicator and its 100 metre water resistance give it the ideal characteristics for a diving watch.
 
 
 
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