Definition

A tool that measures how hard or stiff a material is, particularly useful for materials like rubber.

Example

The engineer used a durometer to check the hardness of the rubber used in the product.

Conversation

Have you ever used a durometer to check the hardness of materials?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they're really useful for that.

They are! It’s interesting to see how different materials measure on the durometer scale.

I can imagine! It must help a lot in choosing the right material for projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Durometer is formed from "duro-" (from Latin "durus", meaning hard) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word refers to a device that measures the hardness of materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hard' ('duro-') being measured ('-meter') — that's what a durometer does.

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