decelerometer

noun

de·​cel·​er·​om·​e·​ter

(ˌ)dēˌseləˈrämətə(r)

plural -s

: an instrument for measuring the rate of change of speed of a moving vehicle during deceleration

Word History

Etymology

deceleration + -o- + -meter

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