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Definition of Aneroid

1. Noun. A barometer that measures pressure without using fluids.

2. Adjective. Containing no liquid or actuated without the use of liquid. "Aneroid barometer"

Definition of Aneroid

1. a. Containing no liquid; -- said of a kind of barometer.

2. n. An aneroid barometer.

Definition of Aneroid

1. Adjective. Not using or containing fluid ¹

2. Noun. An aneroid barometer ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aneroid

1. a type of barometer [n -S] - See also: barometer

Medical Definition of Aneroid

1. Containing no liquid; said of kind of barometer. Aneroid barometer, a barometer the action of which depends on the varying pressure of the atmosphere upon the elastic top of a metallic box (shaped like a watch) from which the air has been exhausted. An index shows the variation of pressure. Origin: Gr. Priv. + wet, moist: cf. F. Aneroide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aneroid

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anergies anergize anergized anergy anerly aneroid (current term) aneroid barometer aneroids anerythroplasia anerythroplastic

anerythroregenerative anes anesis anesthesia anesthesias anesthesiologic anesthesiological anesthesiologist anesthesiologists anesthesiology

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