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consistometer

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con·​sist·​om·​e·​ter | \ ˌkänsə̇ˈstämətə(r) \
plural -s

Definition of consistometer

: a device for measuring consistency or flow characteristics of a viscous or plastic substance (as a lubricating grease or a starch suspension)

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History and Etymology for consistometer

consistency + -o- + -meter

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“Consistometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consistometer. Accessed 1 Aug. 2021.

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