单词 | piezometer |
释义 | piezometer/ˌpʌɪɪˈzɒmɪtə /noun An instrument for measuring the pressure of a liquid or gas, or something related to pressure (such as the compressibility of liquid). Piezometers are often placed in boreholes to monitor the pressure or depth of groundwater.Horizontal movement is measured by inclinometers, and multiple-point vibrating-wire piezometers provide information on groundwater pressure....
OriginEarly 19th century: from Greek piezein 'press, squeeze' + -meter. |
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