velocimeter

noun

velocimeter

noun

Etymology From veloci(ty) + -meter.

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.
Related terms
velocimetric, velocimetry

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