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Definition of aneroid barometer

aneroid barometer

Plural:aneroid barometers
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1

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure that operates without liquid, using instead a small, flexible metal box (an aneroid cell) that expands or contracts in response to changes in air pressure.

Example

"Before setting sail, the captain checked the aneroid barometer mounted on the cabin wall to see if a drop in pressure indicated an approaching storm."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aneroid barometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aneroid-barometer
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