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ergometer


er·gom·e·ter

noun \(ˌ)ər-ˈgä-mə-tər\

Definition of ERGOMETER

: an apparatus for measuring the work performed (as by a person exercising); also : an exercise machine equipped with an ergometer
er·go·met·ric \ˌər-gə-ˈme-trik\ adjective

First Known Use of ERGOMETER

circa 1879

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