dynamometer noun. [dʌɪnǝ'mɒmɪtǝ] E19.
[French dynamomètre, formed as DYNAMO- + -METER.]
1. An instrument for measuring the mechanical energy exerted by an animal, engine, etc., or by the action of a force. E19.

2. An instrument for measuring the magnifying power of a telescope. M19.

Comb.:
dynamometer car a railway vehicle containing equipment for measuring and recording the performance of a locomotive pulling the vehicle.

■ dynamo'metric,

■ dynamo'metrical adjectives of or pertaining to the measurement of force or the use of a dynamometer M19.

■ dynamometry noun L19.

[TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲