barograph

noun

baro·graph ˈber-ə-ˌgraf

ˈba-rə-

: a recording barometer

barographic

ˌber-ə-ˈgra-fik

ˌba-rə-

adjective

Etymology

probably borrowed from French barographe, from baro- baro- + -graphe -graph

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of barograph was in 1851

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“Barograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barograph. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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barograph

noun

baro·graph ˈbar-ə-ˌgraf

: a barometer that records pressure changes on a graph

barograph

noun

baro·graph -ˌgraf

: a self-registering barometer

barographic

ˌbar-ə-ˈgraf-ik

adjective

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