SINCE 1828
aneroid
adjective
an·er·oid
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Definition of aneroid
: using no liquid
specifically
: operating by the effect of outside air pressure on a diaphragm forming one wall of an evacuated container
aneroid barometer
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aneroid
adjective
an·er·oid
| \ ˈan-ə-ˌrȯid
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Medical Definition of aneroid
: containing no liquid or actuated without the use of liquid
an aneroid manometer
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