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Millimetre :: Millimetre (n.) A lineal measure in the metric system, containing the thousandth part of a meter; equal to .03937 of an inch. See 3d Meter..

Pantometer :: Pantometer (n.) An instrument for measuring angles for determining elevations, distances, etc..

Micrometer :: Micrometer (n.) An instrument, used with a telescope or microscope, for measuring minute distances, or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles. The measurement given directly is that of the image of the object formed at the focus of the object glass..

Telemeter :: Telemeter (n.) An instrument used for measuring the distance of an object from an observer; as, a telescope with a micrometer for measuring the apparent diameter of an object whose real dimensions are known..

Hectometer :: Hectometer (n.) Alt. of Hectometr.

Strabismus :: Strabismometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the amount of strabismus.

Atmo :: Atmo (n.) The standard atmospheric pressure used in certain physical measurements calculations; conventionally, that pressure under which the barometer stands at 760 millimeters, at a temperature of 0¡ Centigrade, at the level of the sea, and in the latitude of Paris..

Discolith :: Discolith (n.) One of a species of coccoliths, having an oval discoidal body, with a thick strongly refracting rim, and a thinner central portion. One of them measures about / of an inch in its longest diameter..

Pluviameter :: Pluviameter (n.) See Pluviometer.

Aleurometer :: Aleurometer (n.) An instrument for determining the expansive properties, or quality, of gluten in flour..

Densimeter :: Densimeter (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the specific gravity or density of a substance.

Modulus :: Modulus (n.) A quantity or coefficient, or constant, which expresses the measure of some specified force, property, or quality, as of elasticity, strength, efficiency, etc.; a parameter..

Telodynamic :: Telodynamic (a.) Relating to a system for transmitting power to a distance by means of swiftly moving ropes or cables driving grooved pulleys of large diameter.

Rise :: Rise (v.) To reach a higher level by increase of quantity or bulk; to swell; as, a river rises in its bed; the mercury rises in the thermometer..

Metre :: Metre (n.) See Meter.

Hemadromometer :: Hemadromometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the velocity with which the blood moves in the arteries.

Oncometer :: Oncometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the variations in size of the internal organs of the body, as the kidney, spleen, etc..

Hectometre :: Hectometre (n.) A measure of length, equal to a hundred meters. It is equivalent to 328.09 feet..

Dynamograph :: Dynamograph (n.) A dynamometer to which is attached a device for automatically registering muscular power.

Haemotachometer :: Haemotachometer (n.) Same as Haematachometer.

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