sympiezometer

/sɪmpiɪˈzɒmɪtə/

sympiezometer means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 93 out of 100.

sympiezometer is pronounced /sɪmpiɪˈzɒmɪtə/.

Etymology

Irregular formation from Ancient Greek συμπίεσις (sumpíesis, “compression”) + -o- + -meter.

noun

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