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manometer


ma·nom·e·ter

noun \mə-ˈnä-mə-tər\

Definition of MANOMETER

1
: an instrument (as a pressure gauge) for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors
man·o·met·ric \ˌma-nə-ˈme-trik\ adjective
man·o·met·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
ma·nom·e·try \mə-ˈnä-mə-trē\ noun

Origin of MANOMETER

French manomètre, from Greek manos sparse, loose, rare (akin to Armenian manr small) + French -mètre
First Known Use: circa 1730

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