abrasiometer

noun

abra·​si·​om·​e·​ter

əˌbrāzēˈämətə(r),

aˌ-

plural -s

: a device for measuring the resistance of surfaces to abrasion

Word History

Etymology

abrasi(on) + -o- + -meter

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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