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barometric pressure

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barometric pressure
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer
barometric pressure  (br-mtrk)
See atmospheric pressure.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.barometric pressure - atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometerbarometric pressure - atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer
air pressure, atmospheric pressure, pressure - the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
Translations
barometric pressure
n → Atmosphären- or Luftdruck m
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Winds are created by differences in barometric pressure.
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Lower barometric pressure within two or three days of the hospital visit increased the risk.
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