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dynameter (daɪ-, dɪˈnæmɪtə(r): see dyna-) [mod. f. Gr. δύνα(µις power + µέτρ-ον measure; or shortened from dynamometer.] An instrument for measuring the magnifying power of a telescope; = dynamometer 2.
a1828Webster cites Ramsden. 1837Goring & Pritchard Microgr. 67 View the image..formed in the visual pencil of an engiscope, with a dynameter of very delicate divisions. 1878Lockyer Stargazing 116 The image can be measured with tolerable accuracy by Mr. Berthon's dynameter. Hence dynaˈmetric, dynaˈmetrical adjs., of or pertaining to a dynameter.
1828Webster, Dynametrical. |