barograph

noun

baro·​graph ˈber-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce barograph (audio)
ˈba-rə-
: a recording barometer
barographic
ˌber-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce barograph (audio)
ˌba-rə-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French barographe, from baro- baro- + -graphe -graph

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barograph was in 1851

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“Barograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barograph. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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Kids Definition

barograph

noun
baro·​graph ˈbar-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce barograph (audio)
: a barometer that records pressure changes on a graph

Medical Definition

barograph

noun
baro·​graph -ˌgraf How to pronounce barograph (audio)
: a self-registering barometer
barographic
ˌbar-ə-ˈgraf-ik How to pronounce barograph (audio)
adjective

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