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barometric pressure
noun
: the pressure of the atmosphere usually expressed in terms of the height of a column of mercury
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Experts suggest that changes in barometric pressure, temperature, humidity shifts, and decreased light exposure are some of the reasons why symptoms may worsen in October.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
There’s also a barometric pressure sensor to help users shut out unwanted sounds when listening to music on a plane.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Gift him this weather predictor, which looks like a lil' storm cloud and adjusts the liquid inside depending on the barometric pressure.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
The Nebraska University Health Center says barometric pressure is the weight of the air.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1804, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of barometric pressure was
in 1804
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“Barometric pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barometric%20pressure. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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barometric pressure
noun
: the pressure of the atmosphere usually expressed as the height of a column of mercury
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