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barometric pressure
noun
: the pressure of the atmosphere usually expressed in terms of the height of a column of mercury
Examples of barometric pressure in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The lower oxygen levels within the tent are thought to accelerate the acclimatization process, but the tents aren’t able to decrease barometric pressure.
—Brian Strickland, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2024
The camera also saves some extra info that others don't, including ambient temperature, altitude, and barometric pressure, even when the Log function is off.
—PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023
These can shift based on humidity, barometric pressure, or other metrics, which are also tracked by weather scientists.
—Jules Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2024
As barometric pressure drops before a storm, lower air pressure pushes less against the body thus allowing tissues to expand, according to Direct Orthopedic Care.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
Changes in barometric pressure can also trigger pain and discomfort for those suffering from sinusitis by causing the swelling of tissues in the nose.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
Weather patterns can also cause changes in air pressure, also known as barometric pressure.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
The short list of five words has wide-reaching weather data—air temperature, barometric pressure, dew point, precipitation, wind direction, cloud conditions, wind velocity and sunset observations—all baked into it.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
Each racing yacht also has its own weather station that measures barometric pressure, air temperature, and wind speed and direction.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2023
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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 31 May. 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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