Manometer: meaning, definitions and examples
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manometer
[ mษหnษหmษชtษr ]
measuring instrument
A manometer is a device used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids. It typically consists of a tube filled with a liquid, such as mercury or water, and the pressure is determined by the height of the liquid column. Manometers can be used in various applications, including HVAC systems, laboratories, and industrial processes. They come in several types, including U-tube manometers, digital manometers, and barometers. The choice of manometer depends on the specific requirements of the measurement task.
Synonyms
barometer, pressure gauge, pressure meter.
Examples of usage
- The technician used a manometer to check the gas pressure in the system.
- In the lab, we relied on a digital manometer for accurate readings.
- A U-tube manometer is simple yet effective for measuring small pressure differences.
Translations
Translations of the word "manometer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manรดmetro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคจเฅเคฎเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Manometer
๐ฎ๐ฉ manometer
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝะพะผะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ manometr
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใขใกใผใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท manomรจtre
๐ช๐ธ manรณmetro
๐น๐ท manometre
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ฅ๊ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงููู ุชุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ manometr
๐ธ๐ฐ manometer
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ่ฎก
๐ธ๐ฎ manometer
๐ฎ๐ธ manรณmeter
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝะพะผะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ manometr
๐ฒ๐ฝ manรณmetro
Etymology
The word 'manometer' originates from the Greek words 'manos', meaning 'thin' or 'slender', and 'metron', meaning 'measure'. It was first used in the early 17th century to describe devices that measure pressure. The concept of measuring pressure dates back to the work of scientists like Evangelista Torricelli, who created the barometer in 1643. Over the years, the design and function of manometers evolved, with advancements in materials and technology leading to more accurate and varied forms. The manometer became a crucial instrument in fields such as physics, engineering, and meteorology, facilitating the understanding of pressure in different contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,080, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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