strainmeter

noun

strain·​me·​ter
ˈstrānˌmētə(r)
: a mechanical, electrical, or optical instrument for measuring deformation of a body or a change in length under stress

Word History

Etymology

strain entry 1 + -meter

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“Strainmeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strainmeter. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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