Manometer - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Manometer :  (noun)

1: a pressure gauge for comparing pressures of a gas

Based on WordNet 2.0

Manometer : \Ma*nom"e*ter\, n. [Gr. ? thin, rare _ -meter: cf. F. manom[`e]tre.] 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.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Manometer :  A two-armed barometer.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Example Usage of Manometer

WhiteBudderfly: @TommyHilfiger90 Manometer also wenn du zu tief ins Glas schaust dann aber auch richtig, ne ? :D :D
WhiteBudderfly: Manometer da ist mein Vater einmal bis spät in die Nacht unterwegs aber NEIN ich bin trz. Die letzte die aufsteht -__-
WhiteBudderfly: Manometer Floras Pumpe schlägt ihr bis zum Hals #Englischarbeitmorgen #EinBlutbad
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