Abietene :: Abietene (n.) A volatile oil distilled from the resin or balsam of the nut pine (Pinus sabiniana) of California.
Accelerometer :: Accelerometer (n.) An apparatus for measuring the velocity imparted by gunpowder.
Accrete :: Accrete (v. i.) To adhere; to grow (to); to be added; -- with to.
Accrete :: Accrete (v. t.) To make adhere; to add.
Accrete :: Accrete (a.) Characterized by accretion; made up; as, accrete matter..
Acetimeter :: Acetimeter (n.) An instrument for estimating the amount of acetic acid in vinegar or in any liquid containing acetic acid.
Acidimeter :: Acidimeter (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the strength of acids.
Acoumeter :: Acoumeter (n.) An instrument for measuring the acuteness of the sense of hearing.
Actinometer :: Actinometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the direct heating power of the sun's rays.
Actinometer :: Actinometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the actinic effect of rays of light.
Aerometer :: Aerometer (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the weight or density of air and gases.
Aesthete :: Aesthete (n.) One who makes much or overmuch of aesthetics.
Agonothete :: Agonothete (n.) An officer who presided over the great public games in Greece.
Airometer :: Airometer (n.) A hollow cylinder to contain air. It is closed above and open below, and has its open end plunged into water..
Albuminimeter :: Albuminimeter (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the quantity of albumen in a liquid.
Alcoholmeter :: Alcoholmeter (n.) An instrument for determining the strength of spirits, with a scale graduated so as to indicate the percentage of pure alcohol, either by weight or volume. It is usually a form of hydrometer with a special scale..
Aleurometer :: Aleurometer (n.) An instrument for determining the expansive properties, or quality, of gluten in flour..
Alkalimeter :: Alkalimeter (n.) An instrument to ascertain the strength of alkalies, or the quantity of alkali in a mixture..
Altimeter :: Altimeter (n.) An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc..
Ammeter :: Ammeter (n.) A contraction of amperometer or amperemeter.
Amperometer :: Amperometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the strength of an electrical current in amperes.