holosteric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Wholly solid; said of a barometer, such as the aneroid barometer, constructed of solid materials to show the variations of atmospheric pressure without the use of liquids.

Word forms

holosteric

Etymology

From holo- + Ancient Greek στερεός (stereós, “solid”) + -ic.

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