aneroid
|an-e-roid|
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/ˈænəˌrɔɪd/
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/ˈænərɔɪd/
without liquid (instruments)
Etymology
'aneroid' originates from French, specifically the word 'anéroïde,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'hēros' (from Greek) meant 'wet' or 'moist.'
'anéroïde' was adopted into English in the 19th century as 'aneroid,' referring to barometers that do not use liquid.
Initially, it meant 'without liquid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a barometer or relating to a barometer that does not use liquid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a barometer that measures air pressure without using liquid.
The mountaineer checked the aneroid before climbing higher.
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Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a barometer that measures air pressure without using liquid.
An aneroid barometer is often used in portable weather instruments.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 18:06