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infiltrometer|ɪnfɪlˈtrɒmɪtə(r)| [f. infiltration + -ometer.] An apparatus for measuring the rate at which soil can absorb water.
1940P. B. Rowe Construction, Operation & Use of North Fork Infiltrometer (U.S. Dept. Agric.) 1 Laboratory tests of the infiltrometer and the infiltration studies in which it has been employed since it was first developed in 1934 indicate that it affords a practical and reliable means of measuring the infiltration capacity of soils under natural field conditions. 1955R. K. Frevert et al. Soil & Water Conservation Engin. iii. 47 Infiltrometers using simulated rainfall cover areas varying from less than 2 to nearly 500 square feet. 1971Agronomy Jrnl. LXIII. 306/2 Ring infiltrometer tests were made in the spring and fall. |