barometric pressure
noun
: the pressure of the atmosphere usually expressed in terms of the height of a column of mercury
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The pattern change began Monday when the barometric pressure surrounding the region started to fall gradually.
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The phenomena of bombogenesis is said to occur when a storm's central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Changes in barometric pressure may also play a role.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Raising the temperature in a warehouse, experiencing daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations, or changes in barometric pressure can also boost wood extraction.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The phenomena of bombogenesis is said to occur when a storm's central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Changes in barometric pressure may also play a role.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Raising the temperature in a warehouse, experiencing daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations, or changes in barometric pressure can also boost wood extraction.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Barometric pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barometric%20pressure. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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