pen·e·trom·e·ter
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Definition of penetrometer
: an instrument for measuring firmness or consistency (as of soil)
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“Penetrometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penetrometer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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penetrometer
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pen·e·trom·e·ter
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Medical Definition of penetrometer
1
: an instrument for measuring the firmness or consistency of a substance
2
: penetrameter
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The first known use of penetrometer was in 1905
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