durometer

Noun

 * 1) An instrument used to measure the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of an elastomer, such as rubber. A simple durometer consists of a movable tip on a spring with a dial gauge.
 * She tested the sample with a durometer to verify its consistency.
 * 1) The measurement of the hardness or stiffness of a material, especially of plastic or rubber.
 * They specified a 70 durometer polyurethane.

Derived terms

 * Shore durometer