durometer
nounUK /djʊəˈrɒmɪtə/
US /dʊˈrɑːmɪtər/
A durometer is a tool that tells you how hard or soft something like rubber is.
The engineer used a durometer to check how hard the new rubber sole was.
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2. A numbered scale that shows how hard a material is.
This rubber has a durometer of 70 on the Shore A scale.
3. The hardness of a material as measured by such a tool.
The durometer of the skateboard wheels affects how the board rides.
4. A device used in industry to test the firmness of plastics and foams.
Quality control checks the durometer of every batch of foam padding.