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Altimeter–An instrument used for
measuring altitudes in aircraft.
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Ammeter–An instrument for
measuring electric currents in amperes.
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Anemometer–An instrument for
measuring the force and velocity of wind.
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Audiometer–An instrument for
measuring the intensity of sound.
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Audiophone–An instrument for
improving imperfect sense of hearing.
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Barometer–An apparatus used for
measuring the atmospheric pressure.
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Calorimeter–An instrument used for
measuring quantities of heat.
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Carburettor–An
apparatus used in an internal combustion engine for charging air with petrol
vapour.
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Cardiograph–A medical instrument for
tracing heart movements.
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Chronometer–An instrument kept on
board ships for measuring accurate time.
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Crescograph–It is used for measuring
growth in plants.
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Dynamo–The origin of
electricity in a dynamo is the transformation of mechanical energy into
electrical energy.
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Galvanometer–An instrument for
measuring electric currents of small magnitude.
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Hydrometer–An instrument used for
measuring the specific gravity of liquids.
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Hydrophone–An instrument for
recording sound under water.
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Hygrometer–An instrument for
measuring humidity in air.
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Lactometer–An Instrument for
measuring the relative density of milk.
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Manometer–An instrument for
measuring the pressure of a gases.
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Mariner's compass–An apparatus used by
sailors to know the direction. The needle always points north-south.
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Microphone–An instrument used for
converting sound waves into electrical vibrations and to magnify the sound.
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Microscope–An instrument used for
magnifying minute objects by a lens system.
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Odometer–An instrument by which
the distance covered by wheeled vehicles is measured.
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Phonograph–An instrument for
reproducing sound.
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Photometer–It is an instrument for
measuring the intensity of light; a device for comparing the luminous intensity
of sources of light.
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Polarimeter–An instrument used for
measuring optical activity.
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Pyrometer–An instrument for
recording high temperatures from a great distance.
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Radar–It is an abbreviated
form of Radio, Angle, Direction and Range. It is used for detecting the
direction and range of an approaching plane by means of radio microwaves.
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Rain Gauge–An apparatus for
recording rainfall at a particular place.
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Radiometer–An instrument for
measuring the emission of radiant energy.
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Refractometer–An instrument to measure
refractive indexes.
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Seismometer or Seismograph–An instrument for
recording earthquake shocks.
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Sextant–An instrument used for
measuring the altitude of the sun and other heavenly bodies.
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Spectrometer–An instrument for
measuring the energy distribution of a particular type of radiation.
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Speedometer–An instrument which
indicates the speed at which a vehicle is moving.
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Spherometer–An instrument for
measuring curvature of surfaces.
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