MANOMETER
\manˈɒmɪtə], \manˈɒmɪtə], \m_a_n_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_t_ə]\
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An instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases, steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing the gas to exert its elastic force in raising a column of mercury in an open tube, or in compressing a portion of air or other gas in a closed tube with mercury or other liquid intervening, or in bending a metallic or other spring so as to set in motion an index; a pressure gauge. See Pressure, and Illust. of Air pump.
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An instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases, steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing the gas to exert its elastic force in raising a column of mercury in an open tube, or in compressing a portion of air or other gas in a closed tube with mercury or other liquid intervening, or in bending a metallic or other spring so as to set in motion an index; a pressure gauge. See Pressure, and Illust. of Air pump.
By Noah Webster.
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Instrument for ascertaining the pressure of liquids.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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An instrument for measuring the density of gases or vapors, more rarely of liquids.
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An instrument used to determine the force of blood pressure, consisting of a U-shaped tube, partly filled with mercury, on the surface of which, in one limb, is a float carrying an indicator. The other limb is connected with an artery, so that by the force of the blood pressure the mercury is carried upward in the limb bearing the float.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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