An instrument or device that measures deformation or changes in shape.
From deform + -meter (from Greek metron, 'measure'). This is a technical term combining the root of deform with the measuring suffix -meter.
Engineers use deformeters to test how much bridges sag under weight—this precise measurement prevents construction disasters by showing engineers exactly where materials are reaching their limits.
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