dynametrical

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dynametrical (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to a dynamometer.
    • 1866 April 13, Edward E. Allen, “Steam Expansion”, in Engineering, volume 1, page 242:
      Let us know the dynametrical power of these engines, and the cost per dynametrical horse power!
    • 1867, Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York, page 321:
      The dynametrical results were somewhat complicated in the second trial in Col. Wood's lot .
    • 1872, “Vienna Universal Exhibition, 1873”, in The Country Gentleman's Magazine, volume 9, page 272:
      The engine we have been describing was submitted to two trials at Cardiff, and on the first occasion it run 4 hours 51.3 min., and on the second 5 hours 1.06 min. mchanical time, with an allowance of 14 lb. of coal per dynametrical horse power;