Accelerometer :: Accelerometer (n.) An apparatus for measuring the velocity imparted by gunpowder.
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.
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.
Anemometer :: Anemometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of the wind; a wind gauge.
Anglemeter :: Anglemeter (n.) An instrument to measure angles, esp. one used by geologists to measure the dip of strata..
Angulometer :: Angulometer (n.) An instrument for measuring external angles.
Anthracometer :: Anthracometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the amount of carbonic acid in a mixture.
Antimeter :: Antimeter (n.) A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles..
Apomecometer :: Apomecometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the height of objects.
Areometer :: Areometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the specific gravity of fluids; a form hydrometer.