Vacuum Gage (Noun)
Meaning
A gauge for indicating negative atmospheric pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The vacuum gage on the pump indicated a pressure of 25 inches of mercury.
- To measure the pressure in the vacuum chamber, a vacuum gage was installed.
- The technician used a vacuum gage to check the pressure in the sealed container.
- A vacuum gage was connected to the system to monitor the pressure during the experiment.
- The vacuum gage reading showed that the pressure had dropped to near zero.