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septometer

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English

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Etymology 1

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From septo- +‎ -meter.

Noun

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septometer (plural septometers)

  1. An instrument, like a pair of calipers with straight arms, used to measure the thickness of the nasal septum.

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Related to septic, sepsis?”)

Noun

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septometer (plural septometers)

  1. A device for measuring organic impurities in the air.
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