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goniometer Definition

go·ni·om·eter (gō′nē ämə tər)

noun

  1. an instrument for measuring angles, esp. of solid bodies
  2. Radio an electrical device used to determine the direction or angle of signals coming from a transmitting station

Etymology: gonio- + -meter

goniometer Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • blind: The fact they blinded the goniometer was significant, as they reduced bias.
  • give: Another negative aspect is that when the testers took the measurement they gave the Goniometer to the model to record their readings.

Adjective modifier

  • same: All subjects used the same goniometer for all three measurements.

Modifies a noun

  • head: The arcs on some goniometer heads may not be enough for some severe cases.
  • radius: This Bruker diffractometer has a goniometer radius of 215mm.

Noun used with modifier

  • movement: The former beam line incorporates a 6 movement goniometer which can be accessed via an air locked sample loading facility.

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