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Meaning of sympiezometer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/sɪmpiɪˈzɒmɪtə/

Definitions

A type of barometer whereby the liquid is suspended below air or other gas rather than a vacuum, so that the atmospheric pressure acts against the weight of the liquid and the pressure of the gas.

Examples

“Chick stood on the flying bridge, in protective desert gear, and took thermometer readings, measuring altitude meanwhile with an antique but reliable sympiezometer”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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