Manometer (Noun)
Meaning
A pressure gauge for comparing pressures of a gas.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The technician carefully connected the manometer to the tank to compare the pressure of the compressed air with the atmospheric pressure.
- The pressure difference between the two systems was measured using a sensitive manometer that could detect even slight changes in pressure.
- The scuba diver used a manometer to compare the pressure in her tank with the surrounding water pressure, ensuring her safety underwater.
- The laboratory equipment included a mercury manometer to compare the pressures of the gases being analyzed.
- By attaching a manometer to the system, the engineer could easily compare the pressure before and after the filter.