brontometer

/ˌbrɒntəˈmɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical or fictional device for measuring the loudness of sounds, especially thunder.

“The team of scientists proposed the use of a brontometer to measure the intensity of the storm’s thunder.”

2. noun

A device or instrument used to measure or record the intensity of thunder.

“The researchers developed a brontometer to measure the decibel levels of the thunderstorm.”

Synonyms

  • noise level meter
  • sound meter

Antonyms

  • silence gauge
  • silentium meter