declinometer

[ dek-luh-nom-i-ter ]

noun

1. an instrument for measuring magnetic declination.

declinometer

/ ˌdɛklɪˈnɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring magnetic declination

Word History and Origins

Origin of declinometer¹

1855–60; declin(ation) + -o- + -meter

Example Sentences

To find this unknown spot the observer follows as nearly as possible the direction indicated by the delicately poised needle of the declinometer.

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