biometer

biometer
A device for measuring carbon dioxide given off by organisms and, hence, for determining the quantity of living matter present. [bio- + G. metron, measure]

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bi·om·e·ter bī-'äm-ət-ər n a device for measuring carbon dioxide given off by living matter

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bi·om·e·ter (bi-omґə-tər) [bio- + -meter] an apparatus by which extremely minute quantities of carbon dioxide can be measured; used in measuring the carbon dioxide given off from functioning tissue.

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