carbacidometer

noun

carb·​ac·​i·​dom·​e·​ter
(ˌ)kärˌbasəˈdämətər
plural -s
: an instrument for determining the percentage of carbon dioxide in the air

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary carbonic + acid + -o- + -meter; originally formed as German karbazidometer

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“Carbacidometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbacidometer. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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