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manometer

/muh-nom-i-ter/US // məˈnɒm ɪ tər //UK // (məˈnɒmɪtə) //

压力计,压力表,测压仪,测压计

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an instrument for measuring the pressure of a fluid, consisting of a tube filled with a liquid, the level of the liquid being determined by the fluid pressure and the height of the liquid being indicated on a scale.

Examples

  • The cover is perforated for a branched tube carrying a vent cock, a manometer, and a safety valve.

  • L, is the barometer, or manometer, for showing the state of the vacuum corresponding to the temperature.

  • Through my glass portholes I saw its light green change to a dark blue, while the manometer in front of me indicated twenty feet.

  • A small air-pressure is applied and the variations in height of a delicate manometer noted.

  • These are used for electrical connections and for connections with the manometer, stethoscope, and pneumograph.