| 释义 |
tenderometer|tɛndəˈrɒmɪtə(r)|
[f. tender a. + -o + -meter.]
An instrument for testing the tenderness of raw peas for picking, processing, etc.
1938Encycl. Brit. Bk. of Year 137/2 The ‘Tenderometer’ intended to determine the tenderness of raw peas used for canning. 1947N.Y. Herald Tribune 18 May ii. 10 The tenderometer shown when green peas reach their scientific peak of ripeness by registering the amount of pressure it takes for the gadget to shear through a sample pod. 1960Farmer & Stockbreeder 16 Feb. 97/1 The tenderometer readings of the placement peas were 10 better than the broadcast averages. 1971Power Farming Mar. 12/4 Peas can be valued on a tenderometer reading. 1981Southern Horticulture (N.Z.) Spring 36/1 As soon as the tenderometer reading is at its optimum the whole paddock must be cleared within hours. |