statoscope

(statə skōp′)

noun

  1. a highly sensitive aneroid barometer
  2. such a barometer adapted for use as an altimeter to indicate slight variations in the altitude of an aircraft

Origin: < Gr statos, standing (see statocyst) + -scope

See statoscope in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A barometer for recording small variations in atmospheric pressure.
  2. A device for indicating small changes in the altitude of an airplane.

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