Definition

A device used to measure how much air a person breathes in and out, often used in medical or scientific settings to study breathing patterns.

Example

The doctor used a respirometer to check the patient's lung function during the examination.

Conversation

Have you ever used a respirometer in your biology class?

Yeah, we used one to measure our breathing rates during the experiment.

That sounds interesting! What did you find out with the respirometer?

We discovered that aerobic exercises really increase our respiration.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Respirometer → It is formed from "respirare" (meaning to breathe) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word refers to a device that measures breathing or respiratory activity.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring your 'breath' ('respirare') with a tool that 'measures' ('-meter'). This helps you remember that a respirometer is a device for measuring breathing.

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