eudiometer

/juːdɪəmɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood or other substances, especially in medicine or biology.

“The doctor used an eudiometer to analyze the patient’s blood and diagnose the condition.”

2. noun

A device for measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in the air or other gases.

“The scientist used an eudiometer to measure the CO2 levels in the atmosphere and study the effects of climate change.”

Synonyms

  • gasometer
  • respirometer

Antonyms

  • oxygenometer