Cathetometric

/ˌkæθɪtəˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or measured with a cathetometer; involving precise vertical measurement.

Etymology

From cathetometer plus the adjective suffix -ic (from Greek -ikos). This technical term is used in physics and chemistry to describe measurement methods.

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Cathetometric measurements helped scientists understand gas laws and liquid behavior—these tiny, precise measurements unlocked big discoveries about how matter actually works!

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