Definition of dynamometer in English:
dynamometer
noun ˌdʌɪnəˈmɒmɪtəˌdaɪnəˈmɑmədər
An instrument which measures the power output of an engine.
Example sentencesExamples
- The basal part of the stem was submitted to a transient controlled bending at constant displacement rate using a motorized dynamometer.
- Average flexion strength was 96% of the normal side, as measured with a dynamometer.
- According to the company, the engine has done more than 3.7 million miles on a dynamometer and 1.8 million miles in actual vehicle testing.
- Finally, the engine is connected to a dynamometer, which simulates actual driving conditions by varying the resistance against the spinning engine.
- First, under the testing conditions described, it is not possible for the dynamometer to measure the locomotive's maximum drawbar pull.
Origin
Early 19th century: from French dynamomètre, from Greek dunamis 'power' + French -mètre '(instrument) measuring'.
Definition of dynamometer in US English:
dynamometer
nounˌdīnəˈmämədərˌdaɪnəˈmɑmədər
An instrument which measures the power output of an engine.
Example sentencesExamples
- Average flexion strength was 96% of the normal side, as measured with a dynamometer.
- Finally, the engine is connected to a dynamometer, which simulates actual driving conditions by varying the resistance against the spinning engine.
- First, under the testing conditions described, it is not possible for the dynamometer to measure the locomotive's maximum drawbar pull.
- According to the company, the engine has done more than 3.7 million miles on a dynamometer and 1.8 million miles in actual vehicle testing.
- The basal part of the stem was submitted to a transient controlled bending at constant displacement rate using a motorized dynamometer.
Origin
Early 19th century: from French dynamomètre, from Greek dunamis ‘power’ + French -mètre ‘(instrument) measuring’.