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Webster 1913 Edition


Eudiometer

Euˊdi-om′e-ter

,
Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] fair, clear weather, fr. [GREEK] fine, clear ( said of the air or weather) +
-meter
: cf. F.
ediomètre
.]
(Chem.)
An instrument for the volumetric measurement of gases; – so named because frequently used to determine the purity of the air.

Webster 1828 Edition


Eudiometer

EUDIOM'ETER

,
Noun.
[Gr. serene, and Jove, air, and measure.]
An instrument for ascertaining the purity of the air, or the quantity of oxygen it contains.