lanameter

/lænəˈmeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for measuring the amount of water flowing through a channel or the amount of water evaporating from a surface.

“The scientist used a lanameter to measure the water flow in the river.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement for water flow or evaporation.

“The engineer specified a lanameter to ensure the accuracy of the water flow measurement.”

Synonyms

  • hydrometer
  • water flow meter

Antonyms

  • evaporation rate reducer
  • water pump