durometer

/djuːˈroʊmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

An instrument used to measure the hardness or softness of a material, typically rubber or plastics, by pressing a pointed probe into it.

“The engineer used a durometer to test the hardness of the tire’s rubber.”

Synonyms

  • hardness meter
  • indentation hardness tester

Antonyms

  • softerness gauge
  • softness meter