Eudiometer

Euˊdi-om′e-ter

,

Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK] fair, clear weather, fr. [GREEK] fine, clear ( said of the air or weather) +

-meter

: cf. F.

ediomètre

.]

(Chem.)

An instrument for the volumetric measurement of gases; – so named because frequently used to determine the purity of the air.

,

Noun.

[Gr. serene, and Jove, air, and measure.]

An instrument for ascertaining the purity of the air, or the quantity of oxygen it contains.

eudiometer ‎(plural eudiometers)

A graduated glass tube closed at one end that is used for measuring the change in the volume of gases during a chemical reaction.

tube for measuring volume of gases

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