HOLOSTERIC

Etymology

Adjective

holosteric (not comparable)

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.

Anagrams

• orthoslice, thiocresol

Source: Wiktionary


Hol`o*ster"ic, a. Etym: [Holo + Gr.stereo`s solid.]

Definition: Wholly solid; -- said of a barometer constructed of solid materials to show the variations of atmospheric pressure without the use of liquids, as the aneroid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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