An instrument used to measure the degree or amount of compression in something, especially in an engine.
From 'compression' plus '-meter' (instrument for measuring). It combines the compression concept with the Greek 'metron' (measure).
A diesel engine compressometer measures compression ratio—mechanics use it to diagnose worn-out engines because low compression means rings are leaking and the engine is dying.
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