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- [an-uh-roid]
- /ˈæn əˌrɔɪd/
- /ˈæ.nə.rɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-uh-roid]
- /ˈæn əˌrɔɪd/
Definitions of aneroid word
- adjective aneroid not containing a liquid 3
- adjective aneroid not using liquid 3
- noun aneroid aneroid barometer 3
- adjective aneroid using no fluid. 1
- noun aneroid aneroid barometer. 1
- noun aneroid Relating to or denoting a barometer that measures air pressure by the action of the air in deforming the elastic lid of an evacuated box or chamber. 1
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Origin of aneroid
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; a-6 + Greek nēr(ós) wet, fluid (akin to nân to flow) + -oid
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Parts of speech for Aneroid
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preposition
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aneroid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- how does an aneroid barometer work?
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- how to set an aneroid barometer?
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- describe how an aneroid barometer works?
- what does a aneroid barometer measure?
- how to calibrate aneroid sphygmomanometer?
- why can an aneroid barometer be used to measure altitude?
- how to read an aneroid barometer?
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