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‖ ˈstagnum Obs. rare. [mod.L. use of L. stagnum pool.] The mercury-cistern of a barometer.
1705Addison Italy, Antiq. near Naples 232, I borrow'd a Weather-glass, and so fix'd it in the Grotto, that the Stagnum was wholly cover'd with the vapour. a1734North Life Ld. Keeper Guilford (1742) 293 This must draw down the Tube into the Stagnum, till so much of the Glass Tube is immersed, as shall answer that Encrease of Weight. |