Manometer
noun
A manometer is an instrument used for measuring the pressure of gases or liquids.
The engineer used a manometer to check the pressure in the gas line.
Often appears as...
- liquid manometer
- gas manometer
Usage tips
Technical
pressure gauge, pressure measurement, liquid manometer
noun
In medicine, manometers are used to measure blood pressure and other bodily fluids.
The doctor checked the blood pressure with a manometer.
Often appears as...
- sphygmomanometer
- blood pressure monitor
Usage tips
Medical
blood pressure, fluid measurement
noun
A manometer is an instrument used for measuring the pressure of gases or liquids.
The engineer used a manometer to check the pressure in the gas line.
Often appears as...
- liquid manometer
- gas manometer
Usage tips
Technical
pressure gauge, pressure measurement, liquid manometer
noun
In medicine, manometers are used to measure blood pressure and other bodily fluids.
The doctor checked the blood pressure with a manometer.
Often appears as...
- sphygmomanometer
- blood pressure monitor
Usage tips
Medical
blood pressure, fluid measurement
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Understanding that a manometer is essential in industries for safety
It's vital in industrial settings to regularly calibrate manometers.
Pro Tip 2/3Measurement Context
A manometer may be used in various fields
Ensure you know the type of pressure you're measuring as it could differ.
Pro Tip 3/3Field Specificity
Know the differences between types of manometers
Not all manometers can measure both liquid and gas pressures.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Understanding that a manometer is essential in industries for safety
It's vital in industrial settings to regularly calibrate manometers.
Pro Tip 2/3Measurement Context
A manometer may be used in various fields
Ensure you know the type of pressure you're measuring as it could differ.
Pro Tip 3/3Field Specificity
Know the differences between types of manometers
Not all manometers can measure both liquid and gas pressures.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Understanding that a manometer is essential in industries for safety
It's vital in industrial settings to regularly calibrate manometers.
Pro Tip 2/3Measurement Context
A manometer may be used in various fields
Ensure you know the type of pressure you're measuring as it could differ.
Pro Tip 3/3Field Specificity
Know the differences between types of manometers
Not all manometers can measure both liquid and gas pressures.
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