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penetrometer

noun pen·e·trom·e·ter \ ˌpe-nə-ˈträ-mə-tər \

Definition of penetrometer

: an instrument for measuring firmness or consistency (as of soil)

Origin and Etymology of penetrometer

Latin penetrare + International Scientific Vocabulary -meter

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penetrometer

noun pen·e·trom·e·ter \ ˌpen-ə-ˈträm-ət-ər \

medical Definition of penetrometer

1 : an instrument for measuring the firmness or consistency of a substance
2 : penetrameter

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