anemometer

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to measure wind speed.

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Pronunciation

1. /ænɪˈmɑːmətɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wind-gauge , windmeter

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Variants

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anemometer , anemometers

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Etymology

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Anemometer comes from the Greek words 'anemos' (wind) and 'metreo' (to measure).

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Trivia

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1. The first anemometer was invented in 1450 by Leon Battista Alberti.

2. The fastest wind speed ever recorded by an anemometer was 253 mph (407 km/h) in 1996 in Barrow Island, Australia.

3. Anemometers are used in wind farms to measure wind speed and direction for optimal turbine operation.

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1. anemometry: The science of measuring wind speed and direction.

2. wind speed: A measure of the speed of wind, usually expressed in miles per hour (mph) or meters per second (m/s).

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Anemometers have been used since ancient times to measure wind speed for various purposes, such as navigation, weather forecasting, and scientific research.

How to Memorize "anemometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, slender instrument with cups or blades that spin in the wind. The more wind there is, the faster the cups or blades spin, indicating the wind speed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anemometer' with the wind and measurement. Remember that it measures wind speed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anemometer: A device that measures wind speed' to remember the definition.

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