accelerometer
(noun) an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets
Source: WordNet® 3.1
accelerometer (plural accelerometers)
An instrument for measuring acceleration.
An instrument made for detecting and measuring vibrations.
Source: Wiktionary
Ac*cel`er*om"e*ter, n. Etym: [Accelerate + -meter.]
Definition: An apparatus for measuring the velocity imparted by gunpowder.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
