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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

manometer

/ˌmænəˈmɛtər/ noun · British & US
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What does manometer mean?

noun

A device used to measure pressure or vacuum, typically consisting of a U-shaped tube filled with a liquid, such as mercury or water, that rises or falls in response to changes in pressure.

Example

"The engineer used a manometer to measure the pressure in the steam pipe."

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