tensiometer

• Instrument scientifique utilisé pour mesurer une tension, par exemple l'humidité du sol, la tension d'un fil ou d'une fibre, ou la tension superficielle d'un liquide.

A scientific instrument used to measure tension, such as the moisture content of soil, the tension in a wire or fiber, or the surface tension of a liquid.

1. Soil moisture meterC1formalscientific

   A device used to measure the water content or moisture level in soil.

   Tensiomètre de sol

   • The farmer used a tensiometer to check the soil moisture before irrigation.
   • A tensiometer helps determine when crops need watering.
   • The research team installed tensiometers at various depths in the field.

2. Tension gauge for fibers or beamsC1formaltechnical

   An instrument that measures the tension or stress in a wire, fiber, or structural beam.

   Tensiomètre pour fibres ou poutres

   • The engineer used a tensiometer to check the tension in the suspension bridge cables.
   • A tensiometer is essential for monitoring stress in industrial fibers.
   • The technician calibrated the tensiometer before testing the beam's load capacity.

3. Surface tension meterC1formalscientific

   An instrument designed to measure the surface tension of a liquid.

   tensiomètre de surface

   • The chemist used a tensiometer to measure the surface tension of the solution.
   • A tensiometer can detect changes in liquid properties due to additives.
   • The lab's tensiometer provided accurate readings for the surfactant experiment.