infiltrometern.
/ɪnfɪlˈtrɒmɪtə/ An apparatus for measuring the rate at which soil can absorb water.
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1940 P. B. Rowe Construction, Operation & Use of North Fork Infiltrometer (U.S. Dept. Agric.) 1 Laboratory tests of the infiltrometer and the infiltration studies in which it has been employed since it was first developed in 1934 indicate that it affords a practical and reliable means of measuring the infiltration capacity of soils under natural field conditions.
1955 R. K. Frevert et al. Soil & Water Conservation Engin. iii. 47 Infiltrometers using simulated rainfall cover areas varying from less than 2 to nearly 500 square feet.
1971 Agronomy Jrnl. 63 306/2 Ring infiltrometer tests were made in the spring and fall.
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