"oedometer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oedometers [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek οἰδέω (oidéō, “swell”) + -meter. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|grc:οἰδέω|meter|t1=swell}} Ancient Greek οἰδέω (oidéō, “swell”) + -meter Head templates: {{en-noun}} oedometer (plural oedometers)
  1. (geology) A device used for measuring the consolidation properties of soil Wikipedia link: oedometer test Categories (topical): Geology, Measuring instruments Related terms: oedometric, oedometry

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