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  • noun geology A device used for measuring the consolidation properties of soil

Etymologies

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From oedo- + -meter

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Examples

  • In the Classical Method, developed by Karl von Terzaghi, soils are tested with an oedometer test to determine their compression index.

    WN.com - Photown News 2010

  • In the Classical Method, developed by Karl von Terzaghi, soils are tested with an oedometer test to determine their compression index.

    WN.com - Photown News 2010

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