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Holosteric barometer

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006264

An aneroid barometer that uses a sealed, evacuated metal capsule to measure atmospheric pressure. Changes in external pressure cause the capsule to expand or contract, and this mechanical deformation is transmitted to a needle that indicates the pressure reading. Unlike mercury barometers, it contains no liquid and is therefore more portable and less susceptible to damage from movement.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006264
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "An aneroid barometer that uses a sealed, evacuated metal capsule to measure atmospheric pressure. Changes in external pressure cause the capsule to expand or contract, and this mechanical deformation is transmitted to a needle that indicates the pressure reading. Unlike mercury barometers, it contains no liquid and is therefore more portable and less susceptible to damage from movement.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/holosteric-barometer/"
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