noun
- an instrument used to measure the viscosity of a fluid
Usage: scientific; technical
Examples
- The laboratory technician used a viscosimeter to test the oil’s thickness.
- Quality control requires checking paint consistency with a viscosimeter.
- The viscosimeter showed that the honey had high viscosity at room temperature.
- Engineers calibrated the viscosimeter before testing the hydraulic fluid.
- The research team compared readings from different types of viscosimeters.
- Food manufacturers use viscosimeters to ensure sauce consistency.