holosteric

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adjective

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.

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Meanings

adjectiveholosteric (not comparable)
  1. not comparableWholly 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.

Origin

From holo- + Ancient Greek στερεός (stereós, “solid”) + -ic.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

thiocresolorthoslice
Cite this entry
APA

holosteric. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/holosteric

MLA

“holosteric.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/holosteric. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “holosteric,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/holosteric.

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