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Accelerometers

An instrument for measuring acceleration.

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noun
  1. 1

    An instrument for measuring acceleration.

  2. 2

    An instrument made for detecting and measuring vibrations.

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sensorsnouna monthly peer-reviewed, open access, scientific journal that is published by MDPI.
accelerographnoun(geology) An instrument used to record the acceleration of the ground during an earthquake.
acceleratorsnoun(vehicles) A pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate when it is pressed.
magnetometernoun(physics) An instrument used to measure the intensity and direction of a magnetic field, especially at points on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as metal detector.
accelerationsnoun(uncountable) The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
biosensorsnoun(biochemistry) A device that uses biological material (e.g. microorganisms, oligonucleotides, enzymes, antibodies) to detect other biological molecules or chemicals.
gyroscopenounAn apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.
actuatorsnounA usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e., a mechanism) to be switched on or off. For example; an electric motor that opens and closes a valve.
accelerationnoun(uncountable) The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
oscillometernoun(physics, medicine) Any of several devices that measure oscillations
sensitometernoun(photography) An instrument used to measure the sensitivity of photographic film to light.
acceleratoryaccelerative
inclinometernounA surveying instrument that measures angles of inclination or elevation; a clinometer.
gyroscopicPertaining to, by means of, or in the manner of a gyroscope.
biosensornoun(biochemistry) A device that uses biological material (e.g. microorganisms, oligonucleotides, enzymes, antibodies) to detect other biological molecules or chemicals.
calibrationsnoun(technology) The act of calibrating something.
actinometernoun(physics) A device used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
transducersnounA device that converts energy from one form into another.
seismometernoun(geology) A device used by seismologists to detect and measure seismic waves and therefore locate earthquakes etc; a seismograph.
magnetometricPertaining to, or employed in, the measurement of magnetic forces

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