Eudiometer (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The eudiometer was used to measure the volume of oxygen produced during the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
- To determine the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by the solution, the scientist carefully read the eudiometer.
- The eudiometer was calibrated to measure volume changes in increments of 0.1 milliliters.
- By using an eudiometer, the researcher was able to quantify the amount of gas released during the reaction.
- The eudiometer was filled with water and then inverted over the reaction mixture to measure the volume of gas produced.