extensometers
/ˌɛkstɛnˈsɑmɪtərz/
noun
- Plural of extensometer; devices that measure small changes in length of objects.
- Extensometers are essential tools for quality control in the manufacturing of cables and wires.
- The researchers calibrated all the extensometers before starting the experiment.
- The laboratory purchased several new extensometers for testing different types of metals.