barocyclonometer

noun

baro·​cy·​clon·​om·​e·​ter

¦barōˌsīˌklōˈnämətə(r)

plural -s

: a form of aneroid barometer used in conjunction with a dial having adjustable arrows to determine the location and movement of a tropical cyclone

Word History

Etymology

bar- + cyclone + -o- + -meter

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