Definition

A device used to measure the pressure of liquids or gases, particularly in situations involving high pressure.

Example

The engineer used a piezometer to monitor the pressure levels in the water reservoir.

Conversation

Have you ever used a piezometer for your experiments?

No, I haven't. What does it measure exactly?

It measures pressure, especially in liquids — really helpful for understanding hydrostatic pressure.

That sounds interesting! I should look into getting one for my projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Piezometer → It is formed from "piez" (from Greek "piezein", meaning to press) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word describes an instrument that measures pressure, particularly in fluids.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pressing' ('piez') to measure something ('-meter') — that's why a piezometer is used to measure pressure.

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