spirometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs.

Pronunciation

/spʌɪˈɹɒm.ɪt.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spirometer.wav /spaɪˈɹɑm.ət.ɚ/

Word forms

spirometer spirometers

Etymology

From Latin spīro (“to breathe”) + -meter.

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