durometer

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noun

An instrument used to measure the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of an elastomer, such as rubber. A simple durometer consists of a movable tip on a spring with a dial gauge.

“They specified a 70 durometer polyurethane.”

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Meanings

noundurometer (plural durometers)

plural durometers

  1. An instrument used to measure the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of an elastomer, such as rubber. A simple durometer consists of a movable tip on a spring with a dial gauge.

    She tested the sample with a durometer to verify its consistency.

  2. The measurement of the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of plastic or rubber.

    They specified a 70 durometer polyurethane.

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APA

durometer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/durometer

MLA

“durometer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/durometer. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “durometer,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/durometer.

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