gradiometers

/ˌɡreɪdiˈɑːmɪtərz/
noun
  1. Plural of gradiometer; scientific instruments that measure differences in a physical field from one point to another.
    • The company manufactures gradiometers used in mineral exploration.
    • The research team deployed several gradiometers across the survey area.
    • Modern gradiometers are sensitive enough to detect tiny changes in gravity.
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