plexometer

/ˈplɛksəmɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

An instrument for measuring the elasticity or extensibility of a material, especially by determining the distance that it can be stretched before breaking.

“The engineer used a plexometer to test the elasticity of the new fabric.”

Synonyms

  • extensometer
  • tensile tester

Antonyms

  • compressometer