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weatherglass

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weath·er·glass  (wr-gls)
n.
An instrument, such as a barometer, designed to indicate changes in atmospheric conditions.

weatherglass [ˈwɛðəˌglɑːs]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (not in technical use) any of various instruments, esp a barometer, that measure atmospheric conditions
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Noun1.weatherglass - a simple barometer for indicating changes in atmospheric pressureweatherglass - a simple barometer for indicating changes in atmospheric pressure
barometer - an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure


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