oximeter

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/

Noun

specifically

(chemistry) A device that measures the quantity of oxygen in something, particularly air in the atmosphere. / (medicine, specifically) A device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood.

Japanese Meaning

物質中、特に大気中の酸素の含有量を測定する装置 / 動脈血中の酸素飽和度を測定する医療機器

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The lab technician calibrated the oximeter before measuring the oxygen concentration in the chamber.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

研究室の技術者は、チャンバー内の酸素濃度を測定する前に酸素測定器を校正した。

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Sense（1）

(chemistry) A device that measures the quantity of oxygen in something, particularly air in the atmosphere.

The instruments in which the oxigen gas of a determined quantity of air was ascertained, received the name of EUDIOMETERS, because they were considered as measurers of the purity of air. They are however more properly called OXIMETERS.

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Sense（2）

(medicine, specifically) A device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood.

The Millikan oxymeter, with which Dr. Howard Bierman has been working and which he has discussed with this group, can be attached to the external ear and gives prompt information about oxygen saturation. It is so calibrated that the administration of 97 to 100% oxygen to normal individuals causes an increase of 5 per cent in the oxymeter reading.

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oximeters

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