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strain gauge
noun
- Geology. a type of extensometer designed for geophysical use.
strain gauge
noun
- a device for measuring strain in a machine or other structure, usually consisting of a metal filament that is attached to it and receives the same strain. The strain can be measured by the change in the electrical properties of the filament
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Word History and Origins
Origin of strain gauge1
First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences
A strain gauge to find out how much thrust a mosquito puts out.
From Project Gutenberg
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