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adhesivemeter

noun
ad·​he·​sive·​me·​ter | \ ad-ˈhē-siv-ˌmē-tər, -ziv-, əd-\
plural -s

Definition of adhesivemeter

: an instrument for testing the adhesive qualities of liquids

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First Known Use of adhesivemeter

1917, in the meaning defined above

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