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tensiometer

/tɛnˈsaɪəmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does tensiometer mean?

noun

A device used to measure the tension of a material, such as a wire or a rope. It is commonly used in engineering and materials science to determine the strength and elasticity of a material.

Example

"The engineer used a tensiometer to measure the tension in the wire and determine its breaking point."

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