1. Plural of durometer; instruments used to measure the hardness of materials, especially elastomers and plastics, by determining resistance to indentation.
Usage: technical; commonly used in materials science and manufacturing

Examples

• The quality control team used durometers to test the hardness of the rubber compounds.
• Different durometers are calibrated for different material types, from soft elastomers to rigid plastics.
• The manufacturer checked the durometers regularly to ensure consistent product hardness.
• Engineers rely on durometers to verify that materials meet specification requirements.
• The lab purchased several new durometers to improve testing accuracy across departments.