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(in-ter-fer-om-e-ter) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. a device that measures the interference of light waves.

Example Sentence

The scientist used an interferometer to measure the wave properties of light.

More Example Sentences

They used the interferometer to measure waves.

Synonyms

measuring device; optical instrument; wave detector

Antonyms

ruler; tape measure

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Rhymes

  • barometer
  • fluorometer
  • hydrometer
  • hygrometer
  • kilometer
  • micrometer
  • odometer
  • photometer
  • spectrometer
  • speedometer
  • thermometer

  • anemometer
  • densitometer
  • goniometer
  • magnetometer
  • tensiometer

  • accelerometer
  • interferometer
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