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altimeter

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Noun
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al=tim=e=ter

CIDE DICTIONARY

altimetern. [LL. altimeter; altus high + metrum, Gr. , measure: cf. F. altimètre.].
     An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc.  Knight.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

altimeter, n. an instrument for showing height above sea or ground level, esp. one fitted to an aircraft.

Etymology
L altus high + -METER

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