vacuum gauge

Noun

Meaning

vacuum gauge (plural vacuum gauges)

(physics) An instrument that is used to measure very low pressures of gases.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Hypernyms

gage gauge

Examples

A vacuum gauge is used to measure the pressure in a vacuum—which is further divided into two subcategories: high and low vacuum (and sometimes ultra-high vacuum ). Source: Internet

Thermocouple as vacuum gauge seeAlso A thermocouple can be used as a vacuum gauge over the range of approximately 0.001 to 1 torr absolute pressure. Source: Internet

The thermocouple was first used as a vacuum gauge by Voege in 1906. Source: Internet

To distinguish a negative pressure, the value may be appended with the word "vacuum" or the gauge may be labeled a "vacuum gauge." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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