pluviometer

English

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Etymology

From Latin pluvius (“rain”) +‎ -meter.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌplʊvɪˈɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/, /ˌplʊviːˈɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌplʊviːˈɑ.mɪ.tɚ/
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Noun

pluviometer (plural pluviometers)

  1. (meteorology) A scientific instrument for measuring the amount of rainfall.
    Synonyms: rain gauge, udometer

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