meters: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of meters
- parameters«Word Popularity Bar5/5
parameter
- noun a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
parametric quantity.
- noun any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance
- noun a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
- kilometers4/5
kilometer
- noun a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
kilometre; klick; km.
- noun a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
- centimeters4/5
centimeter
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
cm; centimetre.
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
- diameters4/5
diameter
- noun the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
diam.
- noun a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)
- noun the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
- millimeters3/5
millimeter
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
mm; millimetre.
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
- thermometers3/5
thermometer
- noun measuring instrument for measuring temperature
- noun measuring instrument for measuring temperature
- magnetometers2/5
magnetometer
- noun a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
gaussmeter.
- noun a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
- radiometers2/5
radiometer
- noun meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic)
- noun meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic)
- nanometers2/5
nanometer
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
nanometre; nm; millimicron; micromillimeter; micromillimetre.
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
- micrometers2/5
micrometer
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
micron.
- noun caliper for measuring small distances
micrometer caliper; micrometer gauge.
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
- accelerometers2/5
accelerometer
- noun an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets
- noun an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets
- interferometers2/5
interferometer
- noun any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
- noun any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
- barometers2/5
barometer
- noun an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
- noun an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
- calorimeters2/5
calorimeter
- noun a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat
- noun a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat
- potentiometers2/5
potentiometer
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
- noun a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
pot.
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
- piezometers2/5
piezometer
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring high pressures
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring high pressures
- dosimeters2/5
dosimeter
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)
dosemeter.
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)
- chronometers2/5
chronometer
- noun an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
- noun an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
- spectrometers2/5
spectrometer
- noun spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer
mass spectrometer.
- noun spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer
- perimeters2/5
perimeter
- noun the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
border; margin.
- noun a line enclosing a plane areas
- noun the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
- hexameters2/5
hexameter
- noun a verse line having six metrical feet
- noun a verse line having six metrical feet
- geometers2/5
geometer
- noun a mathematician specializing in geometry
geometrician.
- noun a mathematician specializing in geometry
- flowmeters2/5
- voltmeters1/5
voltmeter
- noun meter that measures the potential difference between two points
- noun meter that measures the potential difference between two points
- ammeters1/5
ammeter
- noun a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes
- noun a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes
- galvanometers1/5
galvanometer
- noun meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
- noun meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
- odometers1/5
odometer
- noun a meter that shows mileage traversed
mileometer; milometer; hodometer.
- noun a meter that shows mileage traversed
- speedometers1/5
speedometer
- noun a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
speed indicator.
- noun a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
- electrometers1/5
electrometer
- noun meter to measure electrostatic voltage differences; draws no current from the source
- noun meter to measure electrostatic voltage differences; draws no current from the source
- gasometers1/5
gasometer
- noun a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe
gas meter.
- noun a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel
gas holder.
- noun a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe
- ohmmeters1/5
ohmmeter
- noun a meter for measuring electrical resistance in ohms
- noun a meter for measuring electrical resistance in ohms
- reflectometers1/5
reflectometer
- noun a meter that measures the reflectance of a surface
- noun a meter that measures the reflectance of a surface
- altimeters1/5
altimeter
- noun an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
- noun an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
- viscometers1/5
viscometer
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring viscosity
viscosimeter.
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring viscosity
- pedometers1/5
pedometer
- noun measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking
- noun measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking
- decimeters1/5
decimeter
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter
dm; decimetre.
- noun a metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter
- photometers1/5
photometer
- noun measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source
- noun photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
light meter; exposure meter.
- noun measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source
- dynamometers1/5
dynamometer
- noun measuring instrument designed to measure power
ergometer.
- noun measuring instrument designed to measure power
- bolometers1/5
bolometer
- noun an instrument that measures heat radiation; extremely sensitive
- noun an instrument that measures heat radiation; extremely sensitive
- tensiometers1/5
tensiometer
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring the tension in a wire or fiber or beam
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil
- oximeters1/5
oximeter
- noun a measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood
- noun a measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood
- inclinometers1/5
inclinometer
- noun an instrument showing the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizon
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane)
dip circle.
- noun an instrument showing the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizon
- audiometers1/5
audiometer
- noun an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing
sonometer.
- noun an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing
- wattmeters1/5
wattmeter
- noun an instrument for measuring in watts the flow of power in an electrical circuit
- noun an instrument for measuring in watts the flow of power in an electrical circuit
- hygrometers1/5
hygrometer
- noun measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
- noun measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
- hydrometers1/5
hydrometer
- noun a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
gravimeter.
- noun a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
- tachometers1/5
tachometer
- noun measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
tach.
- noun measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
- rheometers1/5
rheometer
- noun an instrument for measuring the flow of liquids (especially arterial blood)
- noun an instrument for measuring the flow of liquids (especially arterial blood)
- densitometers1/5
densitometer
- noun a measuring instrument for determining optical or photographic density
- noun a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity
densimeter.
- noun a measuring instrument for determining optical or photographic density
- colorimeters1/5
colorimeter
- noun a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
tintometer.
- noun a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
- ergometers1/5
ergometer
- noun measuring instrument designed to measure power
dynamometer.
- noun measuring instrument designed to measure power
- spirometers1/5
spirometer
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs
- gravimeters1/5
gravimeter
- noun a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
hydrometer.
- noun a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth
gravity meter.
- noun a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
- refractometers1/5
refractometer
- noun measuring instrument for measuring the refractive index of a substance
- noun measuring instrument for measuring the refractive index of a substance
- tonometers1/5
tonometer
- noun measuring instrument for measuring tension or pressure (especially for measuring intraocular pressure in testing for glaucoma)
- noun measuring instrument for measuring tension or pressure (especially for measuring intraocular pressure in testing for glaucoma)
- spectrophotometers1/5
spectrophotometer
- noun a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength
- noun a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength
- anemometers1/5
anemometer
- noun a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
wind gage; wind gauge.
- noun a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
- pyrometers1/5
pyrometer
- noun a thermometer designed to measure high temperatures
- noun a thermometer designed to measure high temperatures
- psychrometers1/5
psychrometer
- noun a hygrometer consisting of a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer; their difference indicates the dryness of the surrounding air
- noun a hygrometer consisting of a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer; their difference indicates the dryness of the surrounding air
- manometers1/5
manometer
- noun a pressure gauge for comparing pressures of a gas
- noun a pressure gauge for comparing pressures of a gas
- sphygmomanometers1/5
sphygmomanometer
- noun a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure
- noun a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure
- pentameters1/5
pentameter
- noun a verse line having five metrical feet
- noun a verse line having five metrical feet
- polarimeters1/5
polarimeter
- noun an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light
polariscope.
- noun an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light
- tetrameters1/5
tetrameter
- noun a verse line having four metrical feet
- noun a verse line having four metrical feet
- goniometers1/5
goniometer
- noun direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
- noun direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
- lysimeters1/5
lysimeter
An instrument for measuring the water that percolates through a certain depth of soil. Knight.
- seismometers1/5
seismometer
(Physics) An instrument for measuring the direction, duration, and force of earthquakes and like concussions.
- multimeters1/5
- cytometers1/5
- extensometers1/5
extensometer
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.
- diffractometers1/5
- gradiometers1/5
- trimeters1/5
trimeter
(Pros.) Consisting of three poetical measures. --n. Lowth.A poetical division of verse, consisting of three measures.
- tiltmeters1/5
- penetrometers1/5
- rotameters1/5
- fluorometers1/5
- respirometers1/5
Suffixes of meters
- meterstick«Word Popularity Bar1/5
meterstick
- noun a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)
metrestick.
- noun a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)
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