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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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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
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First Known Use
1804, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of barometric pressure was
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“Barometric pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barometric%20pressure. Accessed 30 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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