capillary tube viscometer
measurement instrument
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A capillary tube viscometer is an instrument used to measure the viscosity, or resistance to flow, of a fluid. It works by measuring the pressure required to push a fluid through a narrow tube at a specific rate. This measurement is a type of physical analysis that can provide limited information about a substance. Viscosity is typically measured in units of poises, and viscometers are commonly used in industries that produce liquids like oils.12
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