vacuum gauge

American

noun

a device for measuring pressures below atmospheric pressure in the receiver of an air pump, in steam condensers, and the like.

vacuum gauge British

noun

any of a number of instruments for measuring pressures below atmospheric pressure

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Etymology

Origin of vacuum gauge

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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The agency says shortly after takeoff from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, the pilot reported losing the vacuum gauge.

From Seattle Times

Examples.—The barometer stands at 29.5 and the vacuum gauge at 26, what is the absolute pressure in the condenser?

From Project Gutenberg

In recent weeks, the officials said, an Iranian procurement firm obtained critical valves and vacuum gauges made by a French company that until December was owned by U.S. industrial conglomerate Tyco International.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Third was standing by the reversing gear and I saw by the vacuum gauge that the temperature of the sea was down to forty-eight degrees.

From Project Gutenberg

The pressure gauge in the top of the cooker was replaced with a vacuum gauge.

From Project Gutenberg

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