potometer

noun

po·​tom·​e·​ter pō-ˈtä-mə-tər How to pronounce potometer (audio)
: an apparatus for measuring the rate of transpiration in a plant by determining the amount of water absorbed

Word History

Etymology

Greek poton drink (akin to Greek pinein to drink) + English -meter — more at potable

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of potometer was in 1884

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Cite this Entry

“Potometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potometer. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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