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Webster 1913 Edition


Goniometer

Goˊni-om′e-ter

,
Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] angle +
-meter
: cf. F.
goniomètre
.]
An instrument for measuring angles, especially the angles of crystals, or the inclination of planes.

Webster 1828 Edition


Goniometer

GONIOM'ETER

,
Noun.
[Gr. angle, and measure.] An instrument for measuring solid angles, or the inclination of planes.

Definition 2024


goniometer

goniometer

English

Noun

goniometer (plural goniometers)

  1. A device used to measure the angles of crystals.
  2. A radio direction finder.
  3. (medicine) An arthrometer (device for measuring the arc or range of mobility of a joint).

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