noun
- plural of aneroid; barometers that measure atmospheric pressure without using liquid
Usage: technical
Examples
- The weather station uses several aneroids to monitor pressure changes.
- Aneroids are more portable than traditional mercury barometers.
- The pilot checked the aircraft’s aneroids before takeoff.
- Modern aneroids provide accurate pressure readings without liquid components.
- The meteorologist calibrated the aneroids each morning.
- These aneroids can detect even small changes in atmospheric pressure.