Definition

1. Noun:
   • A measuring instrument designed to measure power: A dynamometer is a device used to measure mechanical power, particularly the output power of an engine or motor. It can also measure force or torque.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The engineers used a dynamometer to test the horsepower of the new car engine.
  • The laboratory is equipped with a precision dynamometer for motor efficiency experiments.

Advanced Usage

• "Absorption dynamometer": A type of dynamometer that absorbs and dissipates the power it measures, often as heat.
  • The water brake is a common form of absorption dynamometer.
• "Transmission dynamometer": A type that measures power without absorbing it, allowing the power to be used for other work.
  • The transmission dynamometer was installed in the drive shaft to measure torque during operation.

Variants and Related Words

• Dynamometry (n): The science or process of measuring mechanical force or power.
  • Dynamometry is a key field in mechanical engineering.
• Dynamometric (adj): Relating to the measurement of force or power.
  • The dynamometric data was recorded for analysis.

Synonyms

• Power meter: An instrument for measuring power.
• Ergometer: An instrument for measuring work or energy, often used in specific contexts like exercise equipment.

Related Phrases

• "To put on the dynamometer": To subject an engine or motor to testing with a dynamometer.
  • The prototype engine was put on the dynamometer for final validation.
• "Dynamometer test": A procedure or session of measuring power output.
  • The dynamometer test revealed the motor's peak performance.

Noun

1. measuring instrument designed to measure power