barometric
pronunciation
How to pronounce barometric in British English:
UK [ˌbærə'metrɪk]
How to pronounce barometric in American English:
US [ˌbærə'metrɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer
Word Origin
- barometric (adj.)
- 1802, from barometer + -ic. Barometrical is recorded from 1660s.
Example
- 1. We found fragments of a barometric switch .
- 2. Atmospheric pressure and barometric readings at altitudes .
- 3. Manual measuring uses mercury column type sphygmomanometer or barometric pressure manner sphygmomanometer .
- 4. A barometric altimeter indicates height above sea level or some other selected elevation .
- 5. Decreases in barometric pressure two to three days before the visit also appeared to trigger headaches , but to a lesser extent .