tensiometer noun. [tɛnsɪ'ɒmɪtǝ] E20.
[from TENSIO(N + -METER.]
1. An instrument for measuring the surface tension of a liquid, or esp. the tension of soil moisture. E20.

2. An instrument for measuring tension in a stretched wire, beam, rope, etc. M20.

■ tensio'metric adjective M20.

■ tensiometry noun M20.

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