Penetrometer

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A device for measuring the penetrating power of radiation, especially x-rays.
  • n. A device for measuring the penetrability of semisolids.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A mechanical device that measures the ease of penetration of an object into a semisolid.
  • n. A device that measures the penetrating power of electromagnetic radiation (especially X-rays).
  • Word Usage
    "A "penetrometer" on the bottom of the probe poked into the ground."
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