Q. Instrument for measuring hardness of substances is called:
Answer: Durometer
Notes: A durometer is an instrument for testing the hardness of various substances. The term is often used to refer to the measurement as well as the instrument itself. Higher numbers indicate harder materials; lower numbers indicate softer materials. Durometer is typically used as a measure of hardness in polymers, elastomers, and rubbers.
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