ALL meanings of aneroid barometer
an·er·oid ba·rom·e·ter
A a - noun aneroid barometer a device for measuring atmospheric pressure without the use of fluids. It consists of a partially evacuated metal chamber, the thin corrugated lid of which is displaced by variations in the external air pressure. This displacement is magnified by levers and made to operate a pointer 3
- noun aneroid barometer a barometer with a needle connected by mechanical linkages and springs to a thin, hollow metal disk in which a partial vacuum is maintained: a change in atmospheric pressure changes the shape of the disk, thus moving the needle 3
- noun aneroid barometer a device for measuring atmospheric pressure, often specially calibrated for use as an altimeter, consisting of a box or chamber partially exhausted of air, having an elastic top and a pointer to indicate the degree of compression of the top caused by the external air. 1
- noun aneroid barometer A barometer in which variations in pressure are measured using a partially evacuated capsule whose sides move in and out. 0