Velocimeter

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A device used to measure the velocity of something, such as an object or a wave.

    "The impact velocity of the projectile was obtained with a velocimeter installed between the muzzle and the target."

Synonyms

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speedometer

Example

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"The impact velocity of the projectile was obtained with a velocimeter installed between the muzzle and the target."

Etymology

From veloci(ty) + -meter.

Related phrases

speed of sound

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