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extensometer
CIDE DICTIONARY
extensometer, n. [Extension + -meter.].
An instrument for measuring the extension of a body, especially for measuring the elongation of bars of iron, steel, or other material, when subjected to a tensile force. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
extensometer, n.
1 an instrument for measuring deformation of metal under stress.
2 an instrument using such deformation to record elastic strains in other materials.
1 an instrument for measuring deformation of metal under stress.
2 an instrument using such deformation to record elastic strains in other materials.
Etymology
L extensus (as EXTEND) + -METER
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