aneroid

/ˌænəˈrɔɪd/
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Other forms: aneroids

Definitions of aneroid
  1. adjective
    containing no liquid or actuated without the use of liquid
    “aneroid barometer”
  2. noun
    a barometer that measures pressure without using fluids
    synonyms: aneroid barometer
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    type of:
    barometer
    an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
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