velometer

ˈvɛləmɪtər

Definitions

1. noun

an instrument for measuring the velocity of a fluid, such as air or water, by the pressure exerted by its flow against a series of blades or vanes

“The engineer used a velometer to measure the airspeed in the wind tunnel.”

Synonyms

  • anemometer
  • velocimeter

Antonyms

  • barometer