barometric pressure

noun

: the pressure of the atmosphere usually expressed in terms of the height of a column of mercury

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This summer, Martin and his colleagues presented a study that reviewed over 70,000 daily diary records of 660 migraine patients and cross-referenced them with regional weather data, such as wind speed, temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. Grace Browne, WIRED, 20 Sep. 2024 Sudden barometric pressure changes during tropical systems can cause sinus pressure, resulting in a chemical imbalance and headache. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024 And the barometric pressure changes, so your body feels all wrong so quickly. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 19 July 2024 End of carousel High temperatures are frequently accompanied by changes in barometric pressure, direct sun exposure and humidity, and these environment changes can trigger a headache for those who have migraine. Karla Marie Sanford, Washington Post, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for barometric pressure 

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 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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