manometer
noun
ma·nom·e·ter
mə-ˈnä-mə-tər 
1
: an instrument (such as a pressure gauge) for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors
2
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Viewing a glass tube on the side of the pipe, called a manometer and filled with red liquid, gave Scott an instant confirmation that the system was providing proper airflow.
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“Manometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manometer. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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manometer
noun
ma·nom·e·ter
mə-ˈnäm-ət-ər
: an instrument for measuring pressure (as of gases and vapors)
Medical Definition
manometer
noun
ma·nom·e·ter
mə-ˈnäm-ət-ər
1
: an instrument (as a pressure gauge) for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors
2
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