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ostreodynamometer

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os·​treo·​dynamometer | \ ¦ästrēō+ \

Definition of ostreodynamometer

: a device for detection of the movements of an oyster within its shell and used especially in connection with water pollution investigations

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History and Etymology for ostreodynamometer

ostre- + dynamometer

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“Ostreodynamometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ostreodynamometer. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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