manometer noun. [mǝ'nɒmɪtǝ] M18.
[French manomètre, from Greek manos thin, rare: see -METER.]
An instrument for measuring the pressure in a fluid; esp. one consisting of a U-tube containing mercury or other liquid, a difference in the pressures acting on the two ends of the liquid column being indicated by a difference in the levels reached by the liquid in the two arms of the U-tube.

■ mano'metric adjective of or pertaining to a manometer or manometers; made with a manometer: L19.

■ mano'metrical adjective = manometric L18.

■ mano'metrically adverb by means of a manometer L19.

■ manometry noun the use of manometers E20.

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