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manometer

ma·nom·e·ter
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-nom-i-ter]
    • /məˈnɒm ɪ tər/
    • /mænˈɒm.ɪ.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-nom-i-ter]
    • /məˈnɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of manometer word

  • noun manometer an instrument for measuring the pressure of a fluid, consisting of a tube filled with a liquid, the level of the liquid being determined by the fluid pressure and the height of the liquid being indicated on a scale. 1
  • noun manometer An instrument for measuring the pressure acting on a column of fluid, especially one with a U-shaped tube of liquid in which a difference in the pressures acting in the two arms of the tube causes the liquid to reach different heights in the two arms. 1
  • noun manometer device for measuring pressure of liquid 1
  • noun manometer an instrument for comparing pressures; typically a glass U-tube containing mercury, in which pressure is indicated by the difference in levels in the two arms of the tube 0
  • noun manometer an instrument for measuring the pressure of gases or liquids 0
  • noun manometer A manometer is a device for measuring pressure in a fluid. 0

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Origin of manometer

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < French manomètre, equivalent to mano- (< Greek manós loose, rare, sparse) + -mètre -meter

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Parts of speech for Manometer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

manometer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

manometer usage trend in Literature

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