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Aneroid

Aneroid Meaning & Definition
Aneroid Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Aneroid?

[n] a barometer that measures pressure without using fluids
[adj] containing no liquid or actuated without the use of liquid; "aneroid barometer"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Aneroid: aneroid barometer

Related Terms | Find terms related to Aneroid:

See Also | altimeter | barometer

Aneroid In Webster's Dictionary

\An"e*roid\, a. [Gr. 'a priv. + nhro`s wet, moist + -oid: cf. F. an['e]ro["i]de.] Containing no liquid; -- said of a kind of barometer. {Aneroid barometer}, a barometer the action of which depends on the varying pressure of the atmosphere upon the elastic top of a metallic box (shaped like a watch) from which the air has been exhausted. An index shows the variation of pressure.
\An"e*roid\, n. An aneroid barometer.

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