durometer — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An instrument used to measure the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of an elastomer, such as rubber. A simple durometer consists of a movable tip on a spring with a dial gauge.

   Examples

   She tested the sample with a durometer to verify its consistency.

2. The measurement of the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of plastic or rubber.

   Examples

   They specified a 70 durometer polyurethane.

Noun

1. An instrument for measuring the degree of hardness; especially, an instrument for testing the relative hardness of steel rails and the like.

   Broader terms

   measuring instrumentmeasuring systemmeasuring devicemechanical device