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Instrument
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Use
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1.
Absorptiometer
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To measure solubility of gases in liquids
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2.
Accelerometer
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To measure acceleration or vibrations
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3.
Acetimeter
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To measure strength of vinegar
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4.
Acidimeter
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To measure concentration of acids
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5.
Actinograph
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To calculate time of photographic exposure
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6.
Actinometer
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To measure incident radiation
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7.
Aerometer
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To measure weight or density of gas
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8.
Aethrioscope
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To measure temperature variations due to sky conditions
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9.
Alcoholometer
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To measure proportion of alcohol in solutions
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10.
Alcovinometer
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To measure strength of wine
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11.
Algometer
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To measure sensitivity to pain
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12.
Alkalimeter
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To measure strength of alkalines
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13.
Altimeter
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To measure altitude
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14.
Ammeter
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To measure electrical current
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15.
Anemograph
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To measure pressure and velocity of wind
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16.
Anemometer
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To measure wind velocity
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17.
Areometer
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To measure specific gravity
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18.
Atmometer
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To measure evaporating capacity of air
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19.
Audiometer
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To measure acuity of hearing
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20.
Auriscope
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For examining the ear
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21.
Auxanometer
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To measure growth of plants
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22.
Auxometer
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To measure magnifying power
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23.
Ballistocardiograph
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To detect body movements caused by heartbeat
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24.
Barograph
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To record air pressure
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25.
Barometer
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To measure air pressure
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26.
Baroscope
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Weather-glass
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27.
Bathymeter
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To record contours of deep oceans
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28.
Bathythermograph
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To record water temperature as compared to depth
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29.
Bolometer
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To measure radiant energy or infrared light
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30.
Calorimeter
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To measure absorbed or evolved heat
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31.
Cardiograph
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To record movements of the heart
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32.
Cathetometer
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To measure short vertical distances
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33.
Ceilometer
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To measure height of cloud ceiling above earth
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34.
Ceraunograph
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To record thunder and lightning
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35.
Chlorometer
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To measure amount of chlorine in a solution
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36.
Chromatograph
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To perform chromatographic separations
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37.
Chromatoptometer
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To measure eyes' sensitivity to colour
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38.
Chronograph
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To record the moment of an event
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39.
Chronometer
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To measure time
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40.
Chronoscope
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To measure very short time intervals
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41.
Clinometer
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Used to measure slopes and elevations
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42.
Coercimeter
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To measure coercive force
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43.
Colorimeter
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To measure and determining color
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44.
Coronagraph
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To view the corona of the sun
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45.
Coulombmeter
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To measure electric charge
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46.
Coulometer
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To measure amount of substance released in electrolysis
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47.
Craniometer
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To measure the skull
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48.
Cratometer
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To measure power of magnification
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49.
Crescograph
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To measure the growth of plants
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50.
Cryometer
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To measure low temperatures
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51.
Cryoscope
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To determine freezing points of substances
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52.
Cyanometer
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To measure blueness of the sky or ocean
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53.
Cyclograph
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To describe arcs of circles without compasses
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54.
Cyclometer
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To measure revolutions of a wheel
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55.
Cymograph
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For tracing the outline of mouldings
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56.
Cymometer
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To measure frequency of electrical waves
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57.
Cytometer
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For counting cells
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58.
Decelerometer
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To measure deceleration
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59.
Declinometer
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To measure magnetic declination
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60.
Dendrometer
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To measure trees
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61.
Densimeter
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To measure closeness of grain of a substance
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62.
Densitometer
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To measure optical or photographic density
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63.
Diagometer
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To measure electrical conductivity
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64.
Diagraph
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For enlarging or projecting drawings
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65.
Diaphanometer
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To measure the transparency of air
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66.
Dichroscope
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For examining crystals for dichroism
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67.
Diffractometer
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To determine structure of crystal through light
diffraction
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68.
Dilatometer
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To measure expansion
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69.
Dioptometer
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To measure focus or refraction of eyes
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70.
Dipleidoscope
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To measure moment when an object passes a meridian
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71.
Diplograph
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For writing two lines of text at once
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72.
Dosimeter
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To measure dose of radiation
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73.
Dromometer
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To measure speed
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74.
Drosometer
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To measure dew
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75.
Durometer
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To measure hardness of substances
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76.
Dynamograph
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To record mechanical forces
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77.
Dynamometer
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To measure mechanical force
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78.
Ebullioscope
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To measure boiling point of liquids
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79.
Effusiometer
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For comparing molecular weights of gases
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80.
Eidograph
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For copying drawings
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81.
Eikonometer
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To measure the size of images on the retina
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82.
Elatrometer
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To measure gaseous pressure
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83.
Electrocardiograph
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To record electrical fluctuations of heart
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84.
Electrodynamo-meter
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To measure electrical current
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85.
Electroencephalograph
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To measure the brain's electrical impulses
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86.
Electrograph
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To record electrical potential
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87.
Electrometer
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To measure electrical potential
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88.
Electromyograph
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For diagnosing neuromuscular disorders
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89.
Electroretinograph
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To measure electrical activity in the retina
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90.
Electroscope
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To detect electrical charges in the body
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91.
Ellipsograph
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For describing ellipses
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92.
Encephalograph
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To record brain images
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93.
Endoscope
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For visualizing interior of a hollow organ (see 534-556)
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94.
Endosmometer
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To measure osmosis into a solution
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95.
Epidiascope
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For projecting images of objects
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96.
Episcope
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For projecting images of opaque objects
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97.
Ergograph
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To measure and recording muscular work
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98.
Ergometer
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To measure work performed
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99.
Eriometer
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To measure very small diameters
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100.
Eudiometer
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To measure air purity
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101.
Evaporimeter
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To measure rate of evaporation
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102.
Exophthalmometer
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To measure the degree of protrusion of the eye ball
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103.
Extensometer
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To measure deformation in object due to forces applied
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104.
Fathometer
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To measure underwater depth using sound fiberscope
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105.
Goniometer
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To measure angles such as those made in joint movements
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106.
Gonioscope
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To view the structures around the edge of the interior
chamber of eye in front of the lens.
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107.
Interferometer
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To analyse spectra of light
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108.
Iriscope
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For exhibiting the prismatic colours
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109.
Katathermometer (Psychrometer)
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To measure the cooling power of air
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110.
Katharometer
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To measure changes in gas composition
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111.
Keratometer
(Ophthalmometer)
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To measure curvature of the cornea
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112.
Keratoscope
(Placido’s disc)
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To detect abnormal curvature of the cornea
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113.
Keraunograph
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To record distant thunderstorms
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114.
Kinesthesiometer
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To measure a patient’s awareness of muscular and joint
movements.
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115.
Kinetoscope
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For producing curves by combination of circular movements
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116.
Konimeter
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To measure amount
of dust in air
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117.
Koniscope
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To measure dust in air
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118.
Kymograph
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To record fluid (blood) pressure and flow
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119.
Labidometer
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To measure size of the head of a fetus
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120.
Lactometer
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To test relative density of milk
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121.
Lactoscope
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To measure purity or richness of milk
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122.
Lanameter
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To measure quality of wool
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123.
Laryngoscope
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For examining interior of the larynx
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124.
Leptometer
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To measure oil viscosity
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125.
Loxodograph
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Device used to record ship's travels
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126.
Lucimeter
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To measure light intensity
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127.
Luxmeter
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To measure illumination
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128.
Lysimeter
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To measure percolation of water through soil
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129.
Magnetograph
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To record measurements of magnetic fields
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130.
Magnetometer
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To measure intensity of magnetic fields
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131.
Manometer
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To measure pressure of a liquid or gas
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132.
Marigraph
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To record tide levels
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133.
Mecometer
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To measure length
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134.
Megameter
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To determine longitude by observing stars
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135.
Megascope
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For projecting an enlarged image
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136.
Mekometer
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Range-finder
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137.
Meldometer
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To measure melting points of substances
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138.
Meteorograph
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Recording a variety of meteorological observations
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139.
Methanometer
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To detect presence of methane
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140.
Microbarograph
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To record minute changes in atmospheric pressure
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141.
Microcalorimeter
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To measure tiny quantities of heat
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142.
Micrograph
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To write on a very small scale
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143.
Micrometer
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To measure very small distances
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144.
Micronometer
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To measure short periods of time
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145.
Microscope
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To magnify small objects
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146.
Microseismograph
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To record small or distant earthquakes
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147.
Microseismometer
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To measure small or distant earthquakes
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148.
Mileometer
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To record distance travelled in miles
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149.
Milliammeter
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To record very small electrical currents
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150.
Myograph
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To record muscular contractions
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151.
Myringoscope
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To view the eardrum
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152.
Nebulizer
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To apply a liquid in the form of a fine spray
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153.
Nephelometer
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To measure cloudiness
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154.
Nephograph
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For photographing clouds
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155.
Nephoscope
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To observe direction & velocity of clouds
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156.
Nitrometer
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To measure nitrogen and its compounds
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157.
Odograph
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Odometer; To measure distance travelled
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158.
Odometer
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To measure distance travelled
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159.
Odontograph
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For obtaining curves for gear-teeth
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160.
Oenometer
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To measure alcoholic strength of wine
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161.
Ohmmeter
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To measure electrical resistance
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162.
Oleometer
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To measure amount of oil in a substance
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163.
Olfactometer
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To measure intensity of odour of a substance
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164.
Ombrometer
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Rain-gauge
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165.
Oncometer
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To measure change in size of internal organs
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166.
Oncosimeter
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To measure variations in density of molten metal
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167.
Ondograph
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To measure change in wave formations of electricity
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168.
Oometer
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To measure eggs
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169.
Opacimeter
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To measure opacity
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170.
Opeidoscope
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For illustrating sound by means of light
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171.
Ophthalmometer
(Keratometer)
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To measure the eye
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172.
Opisometer
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To measure curved lines
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173.
Opsiometer
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To test vision
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174.
Optometer
(refractometer)
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To test vision
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175.
Orchidometer
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To measure the size of the testicles
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176.
Oscillograph
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To record alternating current wave forms
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177.
Oscillometer
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To measure ship's rollings
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178.
Oscilloscope
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To detect electrical fluctuations
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179.
Osmometer
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To measure osmotic pressure
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180.
Oximeter
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To measure the proportion of oxyhemoglobin in blood
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181.
Oxygenator
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To oxygenate the blood outside the body
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182.
Pachymeter
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To measure small thicknesses
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183.
Pallograph
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To measure ship's vibration
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184.
Pantochronometer
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Combined sundial and compass
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185.
Pantograph
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To copy drawing to a different scale
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186.
Passimeter
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To issue automatic tickets
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187.
Pedometer
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To measure distance travelled on foot
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188.
Peirameter
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To measure resistance of road surfaces to wheel movement
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189.
Pelvimeter
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To measure the pelvis
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190.
Penetrometer
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To measure firmness or consistency of substances
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191.
Perimeter
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To map the absolute extend of the visual field
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192.
Permeameter
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To measure permeability
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193.
Phacometer
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To measure lenses
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194.
Phaometer
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To measure light intensity
|
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195.
Pharmacometer
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To measure drugs
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196.
Phonautograph
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To record sound vibrations
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197.
Phonendoscope
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To amplify small sounds
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198.
Phonometer
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To measure sound levels
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199.
Phorometer
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To correct abnormalities in eye muscles
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200.
Photometer
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To measure light intensity
|
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201.
Photopolarimeter
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To measure intensity and polarization of reflected light
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202.
Phototachometer
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To measure the speed of light
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203.
Phototelegraph
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To transmit drawings telegraphically
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204.
Phthongometer
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To measure intensity of vowel sounds
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205.
Piezometer
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To measure pressure or compressibility
|
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206.
Pitchometer
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To measure angles of ship's propeller blades
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207.
Planigraph
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For copying drawings at a different scale
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208.
Planimeter
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To measure area of plane figures
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209.
Platometer
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To measure area; planimeter
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210.
Plegometer
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To measure the strength of a blow
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211.
Plemyrameter
|
To measure variations in water level
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212.
Plethysmograph
|
To measure change in body part size due to blood flow
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213.
Pluviograph
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Self-registering rain gauge
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214.
Pluviometer
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Rain-meter
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215.
Pneometer
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To measure respiration
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216.
Pneumatometer
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To measure quantity of air breathed
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217.
Pneumograph
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To measure and recording respiration
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218.
Polarimeter
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To measure polarised light
|
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219.
Polariscope
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To detect polarized light
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220.
Polygraph
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To measure small changes in heartneat, pulse, BP, respiration etc.
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221.
Porometer
|
To measure degree of porosity
|
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222.
Poroscope
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For investigating porosity
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223.
Potentiometer
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To measure electromotive forces
|
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224.
Potometer
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To measure rate at which plants absorb water
|
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225.
Prisoptometer
|
To measure degree of astigmatism
|
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226.
Proptometer
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See exophthalmometer
|
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227.
Refractometer
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See Optometer
|
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228.
Respirator
|
To maintain the breathing movements of paralyzed
patients.
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229.
Retinoscope
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To determine the power of refraction of eye
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230.
Scintillascope
|
To produce a scintigram
|
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231.
Snare
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To remove polyps, tumors and other projections of tissues
|
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232.
Spatula
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To spread ointments or plasters
|
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233.
Spectrograph
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Produces a photographic record (spectrogram) of the
intensity and wavelength of electromagnetic radiation
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234.
Spectrometer
|
To measure the intensity and wavelength of electromagnetic
radiation
|
|
235.
Spectrophotometer
(a spectrometer)
|
To measure the intensity of the wavelength of the
components of the light
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236.
Spectroscope
|
Used to split up light and other radiations into
components of different wavelengths
|
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237.
Speculum
|
To insert into and holding open a cavity such as vagina,
rectum or nasal orifice to examine the interior
|
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238.
Sphygmocardiograph
|
To produce a continuous record of both the heartbeat and
the subsequent pulse in one of the blood vessels
|
|
239.
Sphygmograph
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To produce a continuous pulse in one of the blood vessels
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240.
Sphygmomanometer
|
To measure the blood pressure in the arteries
|
|
241.
Sphygmophone
|
To record the heartbeat or pulse in the form of amplified
sound waves played through a loudspeaker or earphones
|
|
242.
Sphygmoscope
|
To show the heartbeat or pulse as a visible signal
|
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243.
Spirograph
|
To record breathing movements
|
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244.
Spirometer
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To measure the volume of air inhaled and exhaled`
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245.
Stactometer
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Pipette with hollow bulb for counting drops
|
|
246.
Stadiometer
|
To measure the length of a curved line
|
|
247.
Stagmometer
|
To measure number of drops in volume of liquid
|
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248.
Stalagmometer
|
To measure surface tension by drops
|
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249.
Statoscope
|
To measure small changes in atmospheric pressure
|
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250.
Stauroscope
|
To study structure of crystals with polarised light
|
|
251.
Stenometer
|
To measure distances
|
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252.
Stereometer
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To measure specific gravity
|
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253.
Stereoscope
|
To view special 3-D photographs
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254.
Stethograph
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To record chest movements during breathing
|
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255.
Stethometer
|
To measure chest expansion during breathing
|
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256.
Stethoscope
|
To detect sounds produced by the body
|
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257.
Strabismometer
|
To measure degree of squinting
|
|
258.
Strabometer
|
To measure strabismus in the eyes
|
|
259.
Stroboscope
|
For studying motion using flashes of light
|
|
260.
Stylometer
|
To measure columns
|
|
261.
Swingometer
|
To measure swing in votes during an election
|
|
262.
Sympiesometer
|
To measure pressure of a current
|
|
263.
Synchroscope
|
To detect whether two moving parts are synchronized
|
|
264.
Tacheometer
|
To measure survey points on a map
|
|
265.
Tachistoscope
|
To show images on a screen to test perception
|
|
266.
Tachograph
|
To record speed of rotation
|
|
267.
Tachometer
|
To measure speed of rotation
|
|
268.
Taseometer
|
To measure stress in a structure
|
|
269.
Tasimeter
|
To measure changes in pressure
|
|
270.
Taximeter
|
To measure fee for hired vehicle
|
|
271.
Telemeter
|
To measure strain or distance from observer
|
|
272.
Telescope
|
To view objects at great distances
|
|
273.
Telespectroscope
|
To analyse radiation omitted by distant bodies
|
|
274.
Telestereoscope
|
To view distant objects stereoscopically
|
|
275.
Tellurometer
|
Using microwaves to measure distance
|
|
276.
Tenderometer
|
To measure tenderness of fruits & vegetables
|
|
277.
Tensimeter
|
To measure vapour pressure
|
|
278.
Tensiometer
|
To measure tension
|
|
279.
Thalassometer
|
To measure tides
|
|
280.
Thermograph
|
To record changes in temperature
|
|
281.
Thermometer
|
To measure temperature
|
|
282.
Thermometrograph
|
To record changes in temperature
|
|
283.
Thermoscope
|
To indicate change in temperature
|
|
284.
Tiltmeter
|
To measure tilting of earth's surface
|
|
285.
Tintometer
|
To measure the depth of colour in liquid
|
|
286.
Tocodynamometer
|
To measure uterine contractions during childbirth
|
|
287.
Tomograph
|
To view section of an object using X-rays
|
|
288.
Tonometer
|
To measure pitch of musical tones
To measure pressure in a part of body (e.g.
ophthalmotonometer)
|
|
289.
Topophone
|
To determine direction and distance of a fog-horn
|
|
290.
Torsiograph
|
To record torsional vibrations on an object
|
|
291.
Transmissometer
|
To measure transmission of light through a fluid
|
|
292.
Trechometer
|
To determine distance travelled; odometer
|
|
293.
Tremograph
|
To record involuntary muscular motion
|
|
294.
Tribometer
|
To measure friction
|
|
295.
Trigonometer
|
For solving triangles
|
|
296.
Trocheameter
|
Counting wheel's revolutions
|
|
297.
Tromometer
|
To measure slight earthquake shocks
|
|
298.
Tropometer
|
To measure rotation
|
|
299.
Turbidimeter
|
To measure turbidity of liquids
|
|
300.
Turgometer
|
To measure turgidity
|
|
301.
Typhlograph
|
To help the blind write clearly
|
|
302.
Udometer
|
To measure rainfall
|
|
303.
Ultramicroscope
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To view extremely small objects
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304.
Urethroscope
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To view the interior of the urethra
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305.
Urinometer
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To measure specific gravity of urine
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306.
Vaporimeter
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To measure vapour pressure
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307.
Variometer
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To measure magnetic declination
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308.
Velocimeter
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To measure velocity
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309.
Velometer
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To measure speed of air
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310.
Viameter
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To measure revolutions of a wheel
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311.
Vibrograph
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To record vibrations
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312.
Vibrometer
|
To measure vibrations
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313.
Viscometer
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To measure viscosity
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314.
Visometer
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To measure focal length of the eye
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|
315.
Voltameter
|
To measure electrical current indirectly
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316.
Voltmeter
|
To measure electrical potential
|
|
317.
Volumenometer
|
To measure volume of a solid
|
|
318.
Volumeter
|
To measure volume of a liquid or gas
|
|
319.
Wattmeter
|
To measure electrical power
|
|
320.
Wavemeter
|
To measure wavelengths
|
|
321.
Weatherometer
|
To measure weather-resisting properties of paint
|
|
322.
Xanthometer
|
To measure colour of sea or lake water
|
|
323.
Xylometer
|
To measure specific gravity of wood
|
|
324.
Zymometer
|
To measure fermentation
|
|
325.
Zymosimeter
|
To measure fermentation
|
|
Endoscopes
|
|
|
326.
Amnioscope
|
To examine amnion
|
|
327.
Anoscope
|
To examine anus
|
|
328.
Arthroscope
|
To examine interior of a joint
|
|
329.
Auriscope
|
See otoscope
|
|
330.
Bronchoscope
|
To examine lower respiratory tract
|
|
331.
Cholangio-pancreatoscope
|
To examine gall bladder and pancreas
|
|
332.
Colonoscope,
sigmoidoscope
|
To examine large intestine/colon
|
|
333.
Colposcope
(vaginoscope)
|
To examine vagina and cervix of the uterus
|
|
334.
Cystoscope
|
To examine urinary bladder and tract
|
|
335.
Duodenoscope
|
To examine duodenum
|
|
336.
Enteroscope
|
To examine small intestine
|
|
337.
Epiduroscope
|
To examine epidural space
|
|
339.
Falloposcope
|
To examine fallopian
tubes
|
|
340.
Fetoscope
|
To examine fetus
|
|
341.
Gastroscope
|
To examine stomach
|
|
342.
Hysteroscope
(Uteroscope)
|
To examine uterus
|
|
343.
Laparoscope
(Peritoneoscope)
|
To examine abdominal or pelvic cavity (interior of
peritoneal cavity)
|
|
344.
Laryngoscope
|
To examine larynx
|
|
345.
Mediastinoscope
|
To examine organs of the chest
|
|
346.
Ophthalmoscope
|
To view the interior of the eye
|
|
347.
Otoscope
(auriscope)
|
To examine ear
|
|
348.
Panendoscope
or triple endoscope
|
Combines laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and bronchoscopy
|
|
349.
Pharyngoscope
|
To examine the pharynx
|
|
350.
Proctoscope
|
To examine rectum and anus
|
|
351.
Rectoscope
|
To examine rectum
|
|
352.
Resectoscope
|
For resection of the prostate or in the removal of
bladder tumors
|
|
353.
Rhinoscope
|
To examine nose
|
|
354.
Sigmoidoscope
|
See Colonoscope
|
|
355.
Thoracoscope
|
To examine organs of the chest
|
|
356.
Thorascope
|
To inspect pleural cavity
|
|
357.
Uteroscope
|
See Hysteroscope
|
|
358.
Urethroscope
|
To examine male urethra
|
|
359.
Vaginoscope
|
See Colposcope
|