rheometer

[ ree-om-i-ter ]

noun

1. an instrument for measuring the flow of fluids, especially blood.

rheometer

/ ˌriːəˈmɛtrɪk; rɪˈɒmɪtə /

noun

1. med an instrument for measuring the velocity of the blood flow
2. another word for galvanometer

Derived Forms

• rheometric, adjective
• rheˈometry, noun

Other Words From

• rhe·o·met·ric [ree-, uh, -, me, -trik], adjective
• rhe·ome·try noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheometer¹

First recorded in 1835–45; rheo- + -meter

Example Sentences

Scientists use a special machine called a rheometer, to measure fluids as they are twisted between two flat plates.

From NewsForKids.net

The scientists spun the solution slowly in a rheometer, a device that measures viscosity, and recorded how the sample flowed at different spin rates and bacterial concentrations.

From Nature

Among the first in order of time—and still retaining no unworthy position in order of merit—is the "rheometer," or "flow-measurer," of M. Giroud.

From Project Gutenberg

They attached Oreos to a rheometer and began a series of carefully controlled twisting experiments.

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Ms. Owens wanted to see if you could use a rheometer to open an Oreo so that each side of the opened cookie would have cream on it.

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