SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS :
Instrument | IT’s USE |
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Actinometer | The Device that measures the intensity of radiation |
Altimeter | A special type of aneroid barometer used in measuring altitudes |
Ammeter | An Instrument to measure the strength of an electric current |
Anemomete | An instrument to measure the velocity and find the direction of the wind |
Aspirator | An apparatus for moving liquids from a body cavity |
Atmometer | A device that measures the rate of evaporation |
Audiometer | An Instrument to measure difference in hearing |
Barometer | An instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure |
Bathometer | A device that measures the depth of water in the sea |
Beckmann Thermometer | A device that Measures the slight change in Temperature |
Binoculars | An optical instrument for magnified view of distant object by both eyes simultaneously |
callipers | A device that Measures the diameter of wire,tude or rod |
Calorimeter | An instrument for measuring quantities of heat |
Cathetometer | An instrument that measures the distance between fluid levels in vertical tubes |
CAT Scanner | An instrument that creates a 3-D image of the body issues by X-rays pictures |
Chronometer | A clock that keeps very accurate time |
Clinical thermometer | A thermometer for measuring the temperature of human body |
Clinometer | A device that measures the angle of an incline |
Colorimeter | An instrument for comparing intensities of colour |
Commutator | An instrument to change or reverse the direction of an electric current. |
Crookes Radiometer | Measures the intensity of radiated light |
Cryometer | A device that measures the very low temperature |
Defibrillator | An apparatus for restoring heart rhythm by electric shock |
Densimeter | A device that measures the density,degree of transparency |
Densitometer | A device that measures the optical Density |
Dilatometer | A device that Measures the volume expansion of liquid due to temperature |
Dynamo | A device for converting mechanical energy in to electrical energy |
Ecraseur | Instrument for removing tumours by tightening a wire loop |
Electrometer | A device that Measures the potential difference and charge |
Electroscope | Instrument for detecting the presence of electric charge |
Endoscope | An instrument for examining hollow organs susch as the bowel |
Galvanometer | An instrument for measuring electric current |
Geiger counter | A device that Measures the radiation |
Goniometer | Device that measures the angles as of crystals |
Gravimeter | A device that Measures the gravitational field |
Hydrometer | An instrument for measuring the relative density of liquids |
Hydrophone | An instrument for Measuring sound under water |
Hygrometer | An instrument for measuring the relative humidity of atmosphere |
Hypsometer | A device that Measures the elevation of land |
Interferometer | A device that Measures the wavelength of light |
Lactometer | An instrument for measuring the relative density of milk |
Machmeter | A device that measures the speeds at and beyond the speed of sound Magnetometer,An instrument used to compare the Magnetic momentum and fields |
Manometer | An instrument to measure the pressure of gases |
Mariners compass | An apparatus for finding the direction graduated to indicate 32 directions the “N” point on that dail indicates north pole and the “S” point south pole |
Microscope | Instrument used for magnified view of very small objects |
Odometer | A device that measures speed Optometer,An instrument that detects the refraction of eyes |
Periscope | An apparatus for viewing objects lying above the eye level of the observer and whose direct vision is obstructed |
Photometer | An instrument for comparing the luminous intensity of the sources of light |
Piezometer | An instrument for measuring the surface area of plane figure |
Plantimeter | A mechanical integrating instrument to measure area of plane surface |
Pluviometer | An instrument for measuring rainfall |
Pyreliometer | An instrument for Measuring solar radiations |
Pyrnometers | Thermometers to measure high temperatures |
Pyknometer | An instrument used to measure the density and coefficient of expansion of liquid |
Quadrant | An instrument for measuring altitudes,angles in navigation and astronomy |
Quartz clock | A highly accurate clock used in astronomical observations and other precision work |
Radio Micrometer | An instrument for measuring theat radiations |
Rain guage | An instrument for measuring rainfall |
Refractometer | An instrument used to measure the refractive index of the substance |
Resistance Thermometer | Used for finding the electrical resistance of conductors |
Salinometer | A type of hydrometer used to determine the concentration of salt solutions by measuring their densities |
Scintillation counter | A device for ionsing radiation |
Seismograph | An instrument used for recording the intensity and origin of earthquake shocks |
Sextant | An instrument used for measurement of angular distances between two objects |
Spectroscope | Instrument used for spectrum analysis |
Spectrometer | A type of Spectroscope so calibrated as to make it suitable for the precise measurement of refractive indices |
Spherometer | An instrument used for accurately measuring the curvature of sphericalobjects |
Spring Balance | An instrument used to measure the weight of a body. |
Sphygmomanometer | An apparatus for measuring blood pressure |
Sphygmometer | An apparatus for measuring strength of pulse |
Stereoscope | An optical device to see two dimensional picures as having depth and solidity |
Stethoscope | A medical instrument for hearing and analysing the sound of heart and lungs |
Stroboscope | An instrument used for viewing the objects moving rapidly with a periodic motion and to see them as if they were at rest |
Tangent Galvanometer | An Instrument for measuring the strength of the direct current |
Telemeter | An apparatus for recording physical events happening at a distance |
Teleprinter | A communication medium for automatic sending receiving and printing of telegraphic messages from distant places |
Telescope | An instrument for viewing distant object as magnified |
Tenaculum | An instrument for lifting and holding blood vessels |
Trephine | An instrument for removing discs of bone from the skull |
Thermometer | An instrument used to measure the temperature |
Thermoscope | An instrument used for measuring the temperature changes of the substance by noting the corresponging change in volume |
Thermostat | A automatic device for regulating constant temperatures |
Transistor | A small device which may be used to amplify currents and perform other functions usually performed by thermionic value |
Variometer | A device used for measuring the rate of climb or descend of an aircraft |
Vernier | An adjustable scale for measuring small sub divisions of scale |
vinometer | A device for Measuring alcohol content of wine |
Viscometer | An instrument for measuring the viscosity i.e. the property of resistance of a fluid to relative motion with in itself |
voltmeter | An instrument to measure potential difference between two points |
Xyster | A device for scraping bones |
Zymometer | Instrument for measuring degree of fermentation |