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Definition of xylometer

xylometer

/zaɪˈlɑː.mə.tɚ/
xy · lom · e · ter
Plural:xylometers
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xylometer Lexical Profile

xylometer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An instrument used in forestry and wood science to determine the volume or specific gravity of irregularly shaped pieces of wood by measuring the amount of liquid they displace when submerged.

Example

"The researchers used a xylometer to accurately measure the volume of the branch samples before calculating their density."

• Rhymes for xylometer

• Nearby Words

xyloidine
xylology
xyloma
xylometer
xylonic
xylonite
xylophagan

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Greek prefix 'xylo-' (wood) and the suffix '-meter' (measuring device). It was developed as a specialized scientific instrument for forestry and wood science.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xylometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xylometer
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