barometric pressure


Origin:
1820–30

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barometric pressure
 
n
atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer

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Barometric pressure is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Science Dictionary
barometric pressure   (bār'ə-mět'rĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
See atmospheric pressure.
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Example sentences
Barometric pressure started to rise across the region.
Constant changes in barometric pressure eventually caused the culvert access to
  deteriorate.
Rain and barometric pressure did not affect the findings.
Decompression sickness is the evolution of gas bubbles within the human body
  caused by exposure to decreased barometric pressure.
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