millibar

noun

mil·​li·​bar ˈmi-lə-ˌbär 

: a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ bar or 100 pascals

Examples of millibar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These storms usually batter the coastal states and occur when a storm rapidly intensifies, and its central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. —Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024

The central pressure in Tuesday's storm fell 1.71 inches, or 58 millibars, according to AccuWeather, representing more than double the intensity criteria required to classify as a bomb cyclone. —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024

Generally, the atmospheric pressure of the storm must drop by at least 24 millibars to be classified as a bomb cyclone, the weather service stated. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024

Map shows forecast for bomb cyclone storm developing over the Pacific Northwest CBS News In most regions, if the atmospheric pressure drops at least 24 millibars within 24 hours, it is considered a bomb cyclone. —Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for millibar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar

Kids Definition

millibar

noun

mil·​li·​bar ˈmil-ə-ˌbär 

: a unit used in measuring atmospheric pressure equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ bar

Medical Definition

millibar

noun

mil·​li·​bar ˈmil-ə-ˌbär 

: a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ bar or 1000 dynes per square centimeter

—abbreviation mbar