dynamometer
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dy·na·mom·e·ter
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Definition of dynamometer
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: an instrument for measuring mechanical force
2
: an apparatus for measuring mechanical power (as of an engine)
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Other Words from dynamometer
dynamometric
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dynamometry
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Examples of dynamometer in a Sentence
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The penultimate stop in the process is an indoor dynamometer that calibrates the TLX’s drive system and braking performance. — Stephen Williams, New York Times, "This Car Comes in Any Color You Want, So Long as It’s Valencia Red," 5 Sep. 2019 Vehicles usually are tested for emissions and fuel economy using a machine called a dynamometer, which is stationary. — Mike Colias, WSJ, "Ford Investigating Its Emissions Testing After Employees Raised Concerns," 21 Feb. 2019 In the study, participants learned to use a joystick-like device called a dynamometer to play a videogame. — Lisa Ward, WSJ, "The Secret to Retaining a New Skill: Learn, Exercise, Sleep," 16 Sep. 2018 The researchers measured handgrip strength using a machine called a hydraulic hand dynamometer. — Mark Lieber, CNN, "A strong handshake could indicate a healthy heart," 14 Mar. 2018 The car gets an alignment, followed by a high-speed four-wheel dynamometer test to verify engine power and transmission function. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "How Kia Got Good," 4 Jan. 2018 Stationary dynamometers at the El Monte facility helped expose the VW cheating scandal in 2015. — John Lippert, Bloomberg.com, "California Taps VW Cheating Penalty to Help Build Emissions Lab," 27 Oct. 2017 Waitas, who turns 41 next in September, began working at Magnaflow in 2003 as a dynamometer-test technician. — J. Daniel Jones, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Modern engineering creates iconic old-school Magnaflow sound," 24 Aug. 2017 Straubel says Tesla is aggressively testing Powertrain 1.5 on the dynameter dynamometer and on the road. — Chuck Squatriglia, WIRED, "Tesla v1.5: ‘Really Phenomenal’ Torque, Better Range," 28 May 2008These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dynamometer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dynamometer
noun
dy·na·mom·e·ter
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Medical Definition of dynamometer
: an instrument for measuring the force of muscular contraction especially of the hand
Other Words from dynamometer
dynamometric
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adjective