conductometer

noun

con·​duc·​tom·​e·​ter

ˌkändəkˈtämətə(r),

-ətə(r)

variants or conductimeter

-ˈtim-

plural -s

: any instrument for measuring conductivity

specifically : one for comparing the rates at which rods of different materials transmit heat

Word History

Etymology

conduct entry 2 + -o- or -i- + -meter

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