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Altimeter

An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc.

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Hypsometer 76% connected

An instrument for measuring heights by observation of barometric pressure; esp., one for determining heights by ascertaining the boiling point of wat…

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Aneroid 70% connected

Containing no liquid; -- said of a kind of barometer.

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