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Definition of manometer

manometer

/məˈnɑːmɪtər/
ma · nom · e · ter
Adverb:manometrically
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Plural:manometers
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Adjective:manometric
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manometer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument used to measure the pressure of fluids (liquids or gases), traditionally consisting of a U-shaped tube partially filled with liquid such as mercury or water.

Example

"The physics students used a U-tube manometer to determine the gas pressure inside the sealed flask."

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• Nearby Words

mannikin
mano
manoa
manometer
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manse
mansfield

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century from the French 'manomètre', derived from the Greek 'manos' (thin, rare) and the suffix '-meter' (measuring device).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manometer
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