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gas·om·e·ter

(gas-om'ĕ-tĕr),

A calibrated instrument or vessel for measuring the volumes of gases.
See also: spirometer.

gas·om·e·ter

(gas-om'ĕ-tĕr)

A calibrated instrument used to measure volumes.

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