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Voltmeter :: Voltmeter (n.) An instrument for measuring in volts the differences of potential between different points of an electrical circuit.

Volumenometer :: Volumenometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the volume of a body, especially a solid, by means of the difference in tension caused by its presence and absence in a confined portion of air..

Volumenometry :: Volumenometry (n.) The method or process of measuring volumes by means of the volumenometer.

Volumeter :: Volumeter (n.) An instrument for measuring the volumes of gases or liquids by introducing them into a vessel of known capacity.

Volumetric :: Volumetric (a.) Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume.

Volumetrical :: Volumetrical (a.) Volumetric.

Water Barometer :: Water barometer () A barometer in which the changes of atmospheric pressure are indicated by the motion of a column of water instead of mercury. It requires a column of water about thirty-three feet in height.

Water Meter :: Water meter () A contrivance for measuring a supply of water delivered or received for any purpose, as from a street main..

Water Thermometer :: Water thermometer () A thermometer filled with water instead of mercury, for ascertaining the precise temperature at which water attains its maximum density. This is about 39? Fahr., or 4? Centigrade; and from that point down to 32? Fahr., or 0? Centigrade, or the freezing point, it expands..

Wattmeter :: Wattmeter (n.) An instrument for measuring power in watts, -- much used in measuring the energy of an electric current..

Wood''s Metal :: Wood's metal () A fusible alloy consisting of one or two parts of cadmium, two parts of tin, four of lead, with seven or eight part of bismuth. It melts at from 66? to 71? C. See Fusible metal, under Fusible..

Zaimet :: Zaimet (n.) A district from which a Zaim draws his revenue.

Zumometer :: Zumometer (n.) See Zymic, Zymological, etc..

Zymometer :: Zymometer (n.) Alt. of Zymosimete.

Zymosimeter :: Zymosimeter (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in fermentation..