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goniometer

/ˌɡɒnɪˈɒmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does goniometer mean?

noun

A scientific instrument used to measure the angles between planes or lines, especially in crystallography and geology.

Example

"The geologist used a goniometer to determine the crystal structure of the mineral sample."

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