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aneroid barometer

an·er·oid ba·rom·e·ter
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-roid buh-rom-i-ter]
    • /ˈæn əˌrɔɪd bəˈrɒm ɪ tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-roid buh-rom-i-ter]
    • /ˈæn əˌrɔɪd bəˈrɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of aneroid barometer words

  • noun aneroid barometer a device for measuring atmospheric pressure without the use of fluids. It consists of a partially evacuated metal chamber, the thin corrugated lid of which is displaced by variations in the external air pressure. This displacement is magnified by levers and made to operate a pointer 3
  • noun aneroid barometer a barometer with a needle connected by mechanical linkages and springs to a thin, hollow metal disk in which a partial vacuum is maintained: a change in atmospheric pressure changes the shape of the disk, thus moving the needle 3
  • noun aneroid barometer a device for measuring atmospheric pressure, often specially calibrated for use as an altimeter, consisting of a box or chamber partially exhausted of air, having an elastic top and a pointer to indicate the degree of compression of the top caused by the external air. 1
  • noun aneroid barometer A barometer in which variations in pressure are measured using a partially evacuated capsule whose sides move in and out. 0
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Origin of aneroid barometer

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Aneroid barometer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
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aneroid barometer popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for aneroid barometer

noun aneroid barometer

  • barometer — A barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure and shows when the weather is changing.
  • weatherglass — any of various instruments, as a barometer or a hygroscope, designed to indicate the state of the atmosphere.
All 2 Synonyms of aneroid barometer

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