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Definition of Penetrometer
1. Noun. A mechanical device that measures the ease of penetration of an object into a semisolid. ¹
2. Noun. A device that measures the penetrating power of electromagnetic radiation (especially X-rays). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Penetrometer
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Penetrometer
1. An obsolete instrument for measuring the penetrating power of X-rays from any given source. Origin: penetration + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Penetrometer
Literary usage of Penetrometer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. X Rays by George William Clarkson Kaye (1918)
"The absorption coefficients for the various characteristic radiations are given
on pp. 119 and 138. (3) The Benoist penetrometer. FIG. 56. ..."
2. A Handbook of the Petroleum Industry by David Talbot Day (1922)
"penetrometer. The specific gravity test is an indication of the identity of the
asphalt, and is used in the calculation of weights for shipment or storage ..."
3. Monographic Medicine by Albion Walter Hewlett, Henry Leopold Elsner (1916)
"(a) Walter's penetrometer This consists of a lead disk, 2 mm. thick and about 20 cm.
in diameter, containing 8 round openings, each measuring 6 mm. in ..."
4. The Principles and Practice of Roentgenological Technique by Isaac Seth Hirsch (1919)
"Christen penetrometer 99 141. Absorption Curve for Rays of Various Penetration 102
... Photograph penetrometer 103 144. Radiograph of penetrometer 103 145. ..."
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