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.
• 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
29 June 2025
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