Abrasiometer

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˌbreɪziˈɑmədər/

Definitions of abrasiometer

noun A device used to measure the abrasion resistance of a material

Example Sentences

A1 An abrasiometer is a tool used to measure the abrasion resistance of materials.

A2 The abrasiometer showed that the new coating had good durability against wear and tear.

B1 The abrasiometer results indicated that the metal alloy was prone to scratching.

B2 Using an abrasiometer, engineers can determine the best material for a high-wear application.

C1 The abrasiometer test results were crucial in selecting the most suitable material for the project.

C2 The accuracy and precision of the abrasiometer make it a valuable tool in materials testing.

Examples of abrasiometer in a Sentence

formal The scientist used an abrasiometer to measure the wear and tear on the surface of the material.

informal I heard they're bringing in an abrasiometer to test the durability of the new flooring.

slang Check out this cool gadget, it's like an abrasiometer but for checking how rough your skin is.

figurative Her sharp words acted like an abrasiometer, slowly wearing down his confidence.

Grammatical Forms of abrasiometer

past tense

abrasiometered

plural

abrasiometers

comparative

more abrasiometric

superlative

most abrasiometric

present tense

abrasiometers

future tense

will abrasiometer

perfect tense

has abrasiometered

continuous tense

is abrasiometering

singular

abrasiometer

positive degree

abrasiometric

infinitive

to abrasiometer

gerund

abrasiometering

participle

abrasiometered

Origin and Evolution of abrasiometer

First Known Use: 1891 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'abrasiometer' is derived from the Latin word 'abrasio' meaning scraping or rubbing, combined with the Greek word 'metron' meaning measure.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of geology to measure the abrasion of rocks, the term 'abrasiometer' has evolved to also refer to devices used in material science to measure the abrasion resistance of various materials.