stat·o·scope (st t  -sk p )n. 1. A barometer for recording small variations in atmospheric pressure. 2. A device for indicating small changes in the altitude of an airplane. |
statoscope [ˈstætəˌskəʊp]
n
(Physics / General Physics) (Engineering / Aeronautics) a very sensitive form of aneroid barometer used to detect and measure small variations in atmospheric pressure, such as one used in an aircraft to indicate small changes in altitude
| statoscope (stt-skp) A barometer for measuring or recording very small variations in atmospheric pressure, often used as an instrument for indicating changes in the altitude of an aircraft. |
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