Aerometer

Pronunciation: /eəˈrɒmətər/

Definitions of aerometer

noun a device used for measuring the density or specific gravity of a liquid

Example Sentences

A1 An aerometer is a tool used to measure air pressure.

A2 The aerometer indicated that the weather was changing.

B1 Before takeoff, the pilot checked the aerometer to ensure safe flying conditions.

B2 The aerometer readings showed a decrease in atmospheric pressure.

C1 Meteorologists rely on aerometers to gather data for weather forecasts.

C2 The precision aerometer used in the research lab was calibrated to measure even the slightest changes in air pressure.

Examples of aerometer in a Sentence

formal The scientist used an aerometer to measure the air pressure in the laboratory.

informal I borrowed my dad's aerometer to check the weather before going out.

slang I heard you can use an aerometer to predict if it's going to rain or not.

figurative Her intuition was like an aerometer, always able to sense the changes in the atmosphere around her.

Grammatical Forms of aerometer

• plural: aerometers
• comparative: more aerometric
• superlative: most aerometric
• present tense: aerometer
• future tense: will aerometer
• perfect tense: has aerometered
• continuous tense: is aerometering
• singular: aerometer
• positive degree: aerometer
• infinitive: to aerometer
• gerund: aerometering
• participle: aerometered

Origin and Evolution of aerometer

First Known Use: 1786 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aerometer' originated from the combination of the Greek word 'aero' meaning air, and the suffix '-meter' indicating a measuring device.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an instrument for measuring the weight or density of air, the term 'aerometer' has evolved to also encompass devices for measuring the specific gravity or density of liquids.