biometer

[ bahy-om-i-ter ]

noun

1. an instrument for measuring the amount of carbon dioxide given off by an organism, tissue, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biometer¹

First recorded in 1860–65; bio- + -meter

Example Sentences

With no time remaining, according to his biometer.

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The biometer shrilled its warning as spurts of blood streaked across golden scales.

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The biometer joined the scanner and his remaining gear on the vault floor.

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The biometer shrilled again: temperature 102.5 and climbing.

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William rolled his wrist and jabbed the biometer's alarm.

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