Definition of "rheometer" []

• An instrument for measuring the flow of viscous liquids, such as blood. (noun)

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• "It will be seen that, upon combining all the elements of the apparatus, we can obtain very different combinations; and, according to the inventor, his rheometer is a substitute for a dozen galvanometers of various degrees of sensitiveness, and permits of measuring currents of from 20 amperes down to 1/50000000 an ampere."
• "Packaging Technologies is using a rotational rheometer to accelerate the development of new food-grade and industrial sealants."
• "Malvern rheometer helps Michelman develop coatings"