English Explanatory Dictionary

accelerometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument for measuring acceleration.
  2. An instrument made for detecting and measuring vibrations.

Pronunciation

/ækˌsɛl.əˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ [ækˌsɛl.əˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] /ɪkˌsɛl.əˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ [ɪkˌsɛl.əˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] en-us-accelerometer.ogg

Word forms

accelerometer accelerometers

Etymology

From accelerate + -o- + -meter.

Synonyms

vibrometer

Derived words

microaccelerometer piezoaccelerometer
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