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declinometer

/dɪˌklɪnoʊˈmɛtər/ noun · British & US
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What does declinometer mean?

noun

A device used to measure the angle of declination of a magnetic needle, or a device used to measure the angle of inclination of a slope or a surface.

Example

"The geologist used a declinometer to measure the angle of the mountain slope."

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