tiltmeter
/ˈtɪltˌmitər/
noun
- An instrument used to measure small changes in the tilt or slope of the ground, often used in geology and construction.
- A sensitive tiltmeter can measure changes as small as a fraction of a degree.
- Volcanologists use a tiltmeter to detect ground movement before an eruption.
- The construction crew installed a tiltmeter to monitor the stability of the hillside.
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