Meaning of the word manometer in English

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manometer

US /məˈnɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
UK /mænˈɒm.ɪ.tər/
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Noun

an instrument for measuring the pressure of gases or vapors, consisting of a U-shaped tube containing a fluid, one end of which is open to the atmosphere and the other connected to the system whose pressure is to be measured.

Example:
The technician used a manometer to check the gas pressure in the pipeline.
A simple U-tube manometer is often used in laboratories.