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aneroid barometer

noun

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

aneroid barometer Usage Examples

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  • use: Previous Page | Continue... Achievements Altimeter: conducted the first experiments of using aneroid barometers to determine altitude.

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