Aneroid (Adjective)
Meaning
Containing no liquid or actuated without the use of liquid; "aneroid barometer".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The aneroid barometer was used to measure atmospheric pressure in the high-altitude region where liquid-based instruments would freeze.
- The hikers relied on an aneroid altimeter to gauge their elevation as they climbed the mountain.
- The aneroid mechanism in the weather station allowed it to operate reliably in extreme temperatures.
- The pilot checked the aneroid altimeter to ensure the plane was flying at a safe altitude.
- The aneroid gauge was used to measure the pressure of the gas tank in the laboratory.