respirometer

noun — 2 senses

respirometer

noun

Etymology From respire + -o- + -meter.

1

A device used to measure the rate of respiration of living organisms, such as plants or fish.

2

An apparatus for supplying air to a diver under water.

Derived terms
microrespirometer, nanorespirometer, photorespirometer
Related terms
respirometric, respirometry

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