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Definition of Durometer
1. n. An instrument for measuring the degree of hardness; especially, an instrument for testing the relative hardness of steel rails and the like.
Definition of Durometer
1. Noun. An instrument used to measure the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of an elastomer, such as rubber. A simple durometer consists of a movable tip on a spring with a dial gauge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Durometer
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Durometer
Literary usage of Durometer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Annual of Scientific Discovery, Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art by David Ames Wells, George Bliss, Samuel Kneeland, John Trowbridge, Charles Robert Cross (1869)
"The durometer. — At the Paris Exposition an instrument was exhibited designed
... This " durometer," as it is styled, is virtually a small drilling machine, ..."
2. The Annual of Scientific Discovery, Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art. by David Ames Wells, George Bliss, Samuel Kneeland, John Trowbridge, Wm Ripley Nichols, Charles R Cross (1869)
"The durometer.—At the Paris Exposition an instrument was exhibited designed ...
This " durometer," as it is styled, is virtually a small drilling machine, ..."
3. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"Ranging from 40 to 50 durometer, the soft natural rubbers exhibit superior
abrasion-resistant characteristics when compared to other lining materials. ..."
4. Bridge Engineering by John Alexander Low Waddell (1916)
"durometer.—An apparatus for testing the hardness of steel rails. Dust
Guard.—See "Guard." Dutch Brick.—See "Brick." Dutchman.—A wooden block or wedge used ..."
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