microbarograph

noun

mi·​cro·​baro·​graph ˌmī-krō-ˈba-rə-ˌgraf How to pronounce microbarograph (audio)
-ˈber-ə-
: a barograph for recording small and rapid changes

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First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microbarograph was in 1904

Dictionary Entries Near microbarograph

microbar

microbarograph

microbe

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“Microbarograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microbarograph. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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