Instrument
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Use
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1. Absorptiometer
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To measure solubility of gases in liquids
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2. Accelerometer
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To measure acceleration or vibrations
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3. Acetimeter
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To measure strength of vinegar
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4. Acidimeter
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To measure concentration of acids
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5. Actinograph
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To calculate time of photographic exposure
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6. Actinometer
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To measure incident radiation
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7. Aerometer
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To measure weight or density of gas
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8. Aethrioscope
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To measure temperature variations due to sky conditions
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9. Alcoholometer
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To measure proportion of alcohol in solutions
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10. Alcovinometer
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To measure strength of wine
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11. Algometer
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To measure sensitivity to pain
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12. Alkalimeter
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To measure strength of alkalines
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13. Altimeter
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To measure altitude
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14. Ammeter
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To measure electrical current
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15. Anemograph
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To measure pressure and velocity of wind
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16. Anemometer
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To measure wind velocity
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17. Areometer
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To measure specific gravity
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18. Atmometer
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To measure evaporating capacity of air
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19. Audiometer
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To measure acuity of hearing
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20. Auriscope
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For examining the ear
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21. Auxanometer
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To measure growth of plants
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22. Auxometer
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To measure magnifying power
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23. Ballistocardiograph
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To detect body movements caused by heartbeat
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24. Barograph
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To record air pressure
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25. Barometer
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To measure air pressure
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26. Baroscope
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Weather-glass
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27. Bathymeter
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To record contours of deep oceans
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28. Bathythermograph
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To record water temperature as compared to depth
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29. Bolometer
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To measure radiant energy or infrared light
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30. Calorimeter
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To measure absorbed or evolved heat
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31. Cardiograph
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To record movements of the heart
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32. Cathetometer
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To measure short vertical distances
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33. Ceilometer
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To measure height of cloud ceiling above earth
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34. Ceraunograph
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To record thunder and lightning
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35. Chlorometer
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To measure amount of chlorine in a solution
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36. Chromatograph
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To perform chromatographic separations
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37. Chromatoptometer
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To measure eyes' sensitivity to colour
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38. Chronograph
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To record the moment of an event
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39. Chronometer
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To measure time
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40. Chronoscope
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To measure very short time intervals
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41. Clinometer
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Used to measure slopes and elevations
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42. Coercimeter
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To measure coercive force
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43. Colorimeter
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To measure and determining color
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44. Coronagraph
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To view the corona of the sun
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45. Coulombmeter
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To measure electric charge
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46. Coulometer
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To measure amount of substance released in electrolysis
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47. Craniometer
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To measure the skull
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48. Cratometer
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To measure power of magnification
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49. Crescograph
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To measure the growth of plants
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50. Cryometer
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To measure low temperatures
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51. Cryoscope
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To determine freezing points of substances
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52. Cyanometer
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To measure blueness of the sky or ocean
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53. Cyclograph
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To describe arcs of circles without compasses
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54. Cyclometer
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To measure revolutions of a wheel
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55. Cymograph
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For tracing the outline of mouldings
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56. Cymometer
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To measure frequency of electrical waves
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57. Cytometer
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For counting cells
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58. Decelerometer
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To measure deceleration
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59. Declinometer
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To measure magnetic declination
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60. Dendrometer
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To measure trees
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61. Densimeter
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To measure closeness of grain of a substance
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62. Densitometer
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To measure optical or photographic density
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63. Diagometer
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To measure electrical conductivity
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64. Diagraph
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For enlarging or projecting drawings
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65. Diaphanometer
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To measure the transparency of air
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66. Dichroscope
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For examining crystals for dichroism
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67. Diffractometer
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To determine structure of crystal through light diffraction
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68. Dilatometer
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To measure expansion
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69. Dioptometer
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To measure focus or refraction of eyes
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70. Dipleidoscope
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To measure moment when an object passes a meridian
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71. Diplograph
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For writing two lines of text at once
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72. Dosimeter
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To measure dose of radiation
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73. Dromometer
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To measure speed
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74. Drosometer
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To measure dew
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75. Durometer
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To measure hardness of substances
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76. Dynamograph
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To record mechanical forces
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77. Dynamometer
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To measure mechanical force
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78. Ebullioscope
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To measure boiling point of liquids
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79. Effusiometer
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For comparing molecular weights of gases
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80. Eidograph
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For copying drawings
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81. Eikonometer
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To measure the size of images on the retina
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82. Elatrometer
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To measure gaseous pressure
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83. Electrocardiograph
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To record electrical fluctuations of heart
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84. Electrodynamo-meter
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To measure electrical current
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85. Electroencephalograph
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To measure the brain's electrical impulses
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86. Electrograph
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To record electrical potential
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87. Electrometer
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To measure electrical potential
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88. Electromyograph
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For diagnosing neuromuscular disorders
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89. Electroretinograph
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To measure electrical activity in the retina
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90. Electroscope
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To detect electrical charges in the body
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91. Ellipsograph
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For describing ellipses
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92. Encephalograph
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To record brain images
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93. Endoscope
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For visualizing interior of a hollow organ (see 534-556)
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94. Endosmometer
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To measure osmosis into a solution
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95. Epidiascope
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For projecting images of objects
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96. Episcope
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For projecting images of opaque objects
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97. Ergograph
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To measure and recording muscular work
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98. Ergometer
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To measure work performed
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99. Eriometer
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To measure very small diameters
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100. Eudiometer
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To measure air purity
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101. Evaporimeter
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To measure rate of evaporation
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102. Exophthalmometer
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To measure the degree of protrusion of the eye ball
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103. Extensometer
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To measure deformation in object due to forces applied
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104. Fathometer
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To measure underwater depth using sound fiberscope
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105. Goniometer
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To measure angles such as those made in joint movements
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106. Gonioscope
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To view the structures around the edge of the interior chamber of eye in front of the lens.
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107. Interferometer
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To analyse spectra of light
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108. Iriscope
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For exhibiting the prismatic colours
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109. Katathermometer (Psychrometer)
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To measure the cooling power of air
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110. Katharometer
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To measure changes in gas composition
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111. Keratometer (Ophthalmometer)
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To measure curvature of the cornea
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112. Keratoscope (Placido’s disc)
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To detect abnormal curvature of the cornea
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113. Keraunograph
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To record distant thunderstorms
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114. Kinesthesiometer
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To measure a patient’s awareness of muscular and joint movements.
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115. Kinetoscope
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For producing curves by combination of circular movements
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116. Konimeter
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To measure amount of dust in air
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117. Koniscope
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To measure dust in air
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118. Kymograph
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To record fluid (blood) pressure and flow
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119. Labidometer
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To measure size of the head of a fetus
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120. Lactometer
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To test relative density of milk
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121. Lactoscope
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To measure purity or richness of milk
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122. Lanameter
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To measure quality of wool
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123. Laryngoscope
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For examining interior of the larynx
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124. Leptometer
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To measure oil viscosity
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125. Loxodograph
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Device used to record ship's travels
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126. Lucimeter
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To measure light intensity
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127. Luxmeter
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To measure illumination
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128. Lysimeter
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To measure percolation of water through soil
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129. Magnetograph
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To record measurements of magnetic fields
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130. Magnetometer
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To measure intensity of magnetic fields
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131. Manometer
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To measure pressure of a liquid or gas
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132. Marigraph
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To record tide levels
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133. Mecometer
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To measure length
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134. Megameter
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To determine longitude by observing stars
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135. Megascope
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For projecting an enlarged image
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136. Mekometer
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Range-finder
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137. Meldometer
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To measure melting points of substances
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138. Meteorograph
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Recording a variety of meteorological observations
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139. Methanometer
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To detect presence of methane
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140. Microbarograph
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To record minute changes in atmospheric pressure
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141. Microcalorimeter
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To measure tiny quantities of heat
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142. Micrograph
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To write on a very small scale
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143. Micrometer
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To measure very small distances
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144. Micronometer
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To measure short periods of time
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145. Microscope
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To magnify small objects
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146. Microseismograph
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To record small or distant earthquakes
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147. Microseismometer
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To measure small or distant earthquakes
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148. Mileometer
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To record distance travelled in miles
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149. Milliammeter
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To record very small electrical currents
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150. Myograph
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To record muscular contractions
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151. Myringoscope
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To view the eardrum
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152. Nebulizer
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To apply a liquid in the form of a fine spray
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153. Nephelometer
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To measure cloudiness
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154. Nephograph
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For photographing clouds
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155. Nephoscope
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To observe direction & velocity of clouds
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156. Nitrometer
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To measure nitrogen and its compounds
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157. Odograph
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Odometer; To measure distance travelled
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158. Odometer
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To measure distance travelled
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159. Odontograph
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For obtaining curves for gear-teeth
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160. Oenometer
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To measure alcoholic strength of wine
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161. Ohmmeter
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To measure electrical resistance
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162. Oleometer
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To measure amount of oil in a substance
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163. Olfactometer
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To measure intensity of odour of a substance
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164. Ombrometer
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Rain-gauge
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165. Oncometer
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To measure change in size of internal organs
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166. Oncosimeter
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To measure variations in density of molten metal
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167. Ondograph
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To measure change in wave formations of electricity
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168. Oometer
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To measure eggs
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169. Opacimeter
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To measure opacity
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170. Opeidoscope
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For illustrating sound by means of light
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171. Ophthalmometer (Keratometer)
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To measure the eye
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172. Opisometer
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To measure curved lines
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173. Opsiometer
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To test vision
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174. Optometer (refractometer)
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To test vision
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175. Orchidometer
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To measure the size of the testicles
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176. Oscillograph
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To record alternating current wave forms
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177. Oscillometer
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To measure ship's rollings
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178. Oscilloscope
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To detect electrical fluctuations
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179. Osmometer
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To measure osmotic pressure
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180. Oximeter
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To measure the proportion of oxyhemoglobin in blood
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181. Oxygenator
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To oxygenate the blood outside the body
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182. Pachymeter
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To measure small thicknesses
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183. Pallograph
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To measure ship's vibration
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184. Pantochronometer
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Combined sundial and compass
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185. Pantograph
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To copy drawing to a different scale
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186. Passimeter
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To issue automatic tickets
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187. Pedometer
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To measure distance travelled on foot
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188. Peirameter
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To measure resistance of road surfaces to wheel movement
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189. Pelvimeter
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To measure the pelvis
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190. Penetrometer
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To measure firmness or consistency of substances
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191. Perimeter
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To map the absolute extend of the visual field
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192. Permeameter
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To measure permeability
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193. Phacometer
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To measure lenses
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194. Phaometer
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To measure light intensity
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195. Pharmacometer
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To measure drugs
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196. Phonautograph
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To record sound vibrations
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197. Phonendoscope
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To amplify small sounds
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198. Phonometer
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To measure sound levels
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199. Phorometer
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To correct abnormalities in eye muscles
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200. Photometer
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To measure light intensity
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201. Photopolarimeter
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To measure intensity and polarization of reflected light
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202. Phototachometer
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To measure the speed of light
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203. Phototelegraph
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To transmit drawings telegraphically
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204. Phthongometer
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To measure intensity of vowel sounds
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205. Piezometer
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To measure pressure or compressibility
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206. Pitchometer
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To measure angles of ship's propeller blades
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207. Planigraph
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For copying drawings at a different scale
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208. Planimeter
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To measure area of plane figures
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209. Platometer
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To measure area; planimeter
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210. Plegometer
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To measure the strength of a blow
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211. Plemyrameter
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To measure variations in water level
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212. Plethysmograph
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To measure change in body part size due to blood flow
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213. Pluviograph
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Self-registering rain gauge
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214. Pluviometer
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Rain-meter
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215. Pneometer
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To measure respiration
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216. Pneumatometer
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To measure quantity of air breathed
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217. Pneumograph
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To measure and recording respiration
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218. Polarimeter
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To measure polarised light
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219. Polariscope
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To detect polarized light
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220. Polygraph
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To measure small changes in pulse and respiration
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221. Porometer
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To measure degree of porosity
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222. Poroscope
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For investigating porosity
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223. Potentiometer
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To measure electromotive forces
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224. Potometer
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To measure rate at which plants absorb water
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225. Prisoptometer
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To measure degree of astigmatism
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226. Proptometer
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See exophthalmometer
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227. Refractometer
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See Optometer
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228. Respirator
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To maintain the breathing movements of paralyzed patients.
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229. Retinoscope
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To determine the power of refraction of eye
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230. Scintillascope
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To produce a scintigram
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231. Snare
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To remove polyps, tumors and other projections of tissues
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232. Spatula
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To spread ointments or plasters
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233. Spectrograph
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Produces a photographic record (spectrogram) of the intensity and wavelength of electromagnetic radiation
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234. Spectrometer
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To measure the intensity and wavelength of electromagnetic radiation
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235. Spectrophotometer (a spectrometer)
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To measure the intensity of the wavelength of the components of the light
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236. Spectroscope
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Used to split up light and other radiations into components of different wavelengths
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237. Speculum
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To insert into and holding open a cavity such as vagina, rectum or nasal orifice to examine the interior
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238. Sphygmocardiograph
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To produce a continuous record of both the heartbeat and the subsequent pulse in one of the blood vessels
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239. Sphygmograph
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To produce a continuous pulse in one of the blood vessels
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240. Sphygmomanometer
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To measure the blood pressure in the arteries
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241. Sphygmophone
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To record the heartbeat or pulse in the form of amplified sound waves played through a loudspeaker or earphones
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242. Sphygmoscope
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To show the heartbeat or pulse as a visible signal
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243. Spirograph
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To record breathing movements
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244. Spirometer
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To measure the volume of air inhaled and exhaled`
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245. Stactometer
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Pipette with hollow bulb for counting drops
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246. Stadiometer
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To measure the length of a curved line
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247. Stagmometer
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To measure number of drops in volume of liquid
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248. Stalagmometer
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To measure surface tension by drops
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249. Statoscope
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To measure small changes in atmospheric pressure
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250. Stauroscope
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To study structure of crystals with polarised light
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251. Stenometer
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To measure distances
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252. Stereometer
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To measure specific gravity
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253. Stereoscope
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To view special 3-D photographs
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254. Stethograph
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To record chest movements during breathing
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255. Stethometer
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To measure chest expansion during breathing
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256. Stethoscope
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To detect sounds produced by the body
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257. Strabismometer
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To measure degree of squinting
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258. Strabometer
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To measure strabismus in the eyes
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259. Stroboscope
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For studying motion using flashes of light
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260. Stylometer
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To measure columns
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261. Swingometer
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To measure swing in votes during an election
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262. Sympiesometer
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To measure pressure of a current
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263. Synchroscope
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To detect whether two moving parts are synchronized
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264. Tacheometer
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To measure survey points on a map
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265. Tachistoscope
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To show images on a screen to test perception
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266. Tachograph
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To record speed of rotation
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267. Tachometer
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To measure speed of rotation
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268. Taseometer
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To measure stress in a structure
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269. Tasimeter
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To measure changes in pressure
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270. Taximeter
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To measure fee for hired vehicle
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271. Telemeter
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To measure strain or distance from observer
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272. Telescope
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To view objects at great distances
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273. Telespectroscope
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To analyse radiation omitted by distant bodies
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274. Telestereoscope
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To view distant objects stereoscopically
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275. Tellurometer
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Using microwaves to measure distance
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276. Tenderometer
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To measure tenderness of fruits & vegetables
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277. Tensimeter
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To measure vapour pressure
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278. Tensiometer
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To measure tension
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279. Thalassometer
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To measure tides
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280. Thermograph
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To record changes in temperature
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281. Thermometer
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To measure temperature
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282. Thermometrograph
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To record changes in temperature
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283. Thermoscope
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To indicate change in temperature
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284. Tiltmeter
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To measure tilting of earth's surface
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285. Tintometer
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To measure the depth of colour in liquid
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286. Tocodynamometer
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To measure uterine contractions during childbirth
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287. Tomograph
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To view section of an object using X-rays
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288. Tonometer
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To measure pitch of musical tones
To measure pressure in a part of body (e.g. ophthalmotonometer)
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289. Topophone
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To determine direction and distance of a fog-horn
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290. Torsiograph
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To record torsional vibrations on an object
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291. Transmissometer
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To measure transmission of light through a fluid
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292. Trechometer
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To determine distance travelled; odometer
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293. Tremograph
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To record involuntary muscular motion
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294. Tribometer
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To measure friction
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295. Trigonometer
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For solving triangles
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296. Trocheameter
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Counting wheel's revolutions
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297. Tromometer
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To measure slight earthquake shocks
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298. Tropometer
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To measure rotation
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299. Turbidimeter
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To measure turbidity of liquids
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300. Turgometer
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To measure turgidity
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301. Typhlograph
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To help the blind write clearly
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302. Udometer
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To measure rainfall
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303. Ultramicroscope
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To view extremely small objects
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304. Urethroscope
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To view the interior of the urethra
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305. Urinometer
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To measure specific gravity of urine
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306. Vaporimeter
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To measure vapour pressure
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307. Variometer
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To measure magnetic declination
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308. Velocimeter
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To measure velocity
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309. Velometer
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To measure speed of air
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310. Viameter
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To measure revolutions of a wheel
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311. Vibrograph
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To record vibrations
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312. Vibrometer
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To measure vibrations
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313. Viscometer
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To measure viscosity
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314. Visometer
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To measure focal length of the eye
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315. Voltameter
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To measure electrical current indirectly
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316. Voltmeter
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To measure electrical potential
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317. Volumenometer
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To measure volume of a solid
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318. Volumeter
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To measure volume of a liquid or gas
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319. Wattmeter
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To measure electrical power
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320. Wavemeter
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To measure wavelengths
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321. Weatherometer
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To measure weather-resisting properties of paint
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322. Xanthometer
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To measure colour of sea or lake water
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323. Xylometer
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To measure specific gravity of wood
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324. Zymometer
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To measure fermentation
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325. Zymosimeter
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To measure fermentation
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Endoscopes
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326. Amnioscope
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To examine amnion
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327. Anoscope
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To examine anus
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328. Arthroscope
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To examine interior of a joint
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329. Auriscope
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See otoscope
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330. Bronchoscope
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To examine lower respiratory tract
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331. Cholangio-pancreatoscope
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To examine gall bladder and pancreas
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332. Colonoscope, sigmoidoscope
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To examine large intestine/colon
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333. Colposcope (vaginoscope)
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To examine vagina and cervix of the uterus
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334. Cystoscope
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To examine urinary bladder and tract
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335. Duodenoscope
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To examine duodenum
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336. Enteroscope
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To examine small intestine
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337. Epiduroscope
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To examine epidural space
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339. Falloposcope
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To examine fallopian tubes
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340. Fetoscope
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To examine fetus
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341. Gastroscope
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To examine stomach
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342. Hysteroscope (Uteroscope)
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To examine uterus
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343. Laparoscope (Peritoneoscope)
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To examine abdominal or pelvic cavity (interior of peritoneal cavity)
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344. Laryngoscope
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To examine larynx
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345. Mediastinoscope
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To examine organs of the chest
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346. Ophthalmoscope
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To view the interior of the eye
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347. Otoscope (auriscope)
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To examine ear
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348. Panendoscope or triple endoscope
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Combines laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and bronchoscopy
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349. Pharyngoscope
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To examine the pharynx
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350. Proctoscope
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To examine rectum and anus
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351. Rectoscope
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To examine rectum
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352. Resectoscope
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For resection of the prostate or in the removal of bladder tumors
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353. Rhinoscope
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To examine nose
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354. Sigmoidoscope
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See Colonoscope
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355. Thoracoscope
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To examine organs of the chest
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356. Thorascope
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To inspect pleural cavity
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357. Uteroscope
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See Hysteroscope
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358. Urethroscope
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To examine male urethra
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359. Vaginoscope
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See Colposcope
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