barometric pressure

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barometric pressure


Origin:
1820–30

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World English Dictionary
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 fool or simpleton; ninny.
American Heritage
Science Dictionary
barometric pressure   (bār'ə-mět'rĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
See atmospheric pressure.
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Example sentences
How this might affect the barometric pressure depends on a host of complicating
  factors.
Barometric pressure is beginning to rise across the region.
The new study is based on barometric pressure readings, since differences in
  air pressure drive winds near the equator.
Barometric pressure started to rise across the region.
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