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Definition of Barometer
1. Noun. An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure.
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Derivative terms: Barometric, Barometrical
Definition of Barometer
1. n. An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of the probable changes of weather, or for ascertaining the height of any ascent.
Definition of Barometer
1. Noun. (meteorology) An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure ¹
2. Noun. Anything used as a gauge or indicator. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Barometer
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Medical Definition of Barometer
1. An instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Barometer
Literary usage of Barometer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Geographical Journal by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1897)
"THIS barometer, which was first used by Dr. J. Norman Collie, FBS, Professor of
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, consists of two glass ..."
2. Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society by Royal Meteorological Society (Great Britain) (1886)
"8 pm Barometer 29-84 ins.; temperature 94°. Light variable airs and hot ...
8 pm Barometer 29-82 ins.; temperature 90°. Calms and hot sultry weather again. ..."
3. The Principles and Practice of Surveying by Charles Blaney Breed, George Leonard Hosmer (1908)
"THE Barometer. — The barometer is an instrument for measuring variations in the
pressure of the air. Since this pressure varies with the height above the ..."
4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"There are two classes of barometers—Siphon Barometer» and Cittern Barometers.
The Siphon Barometer (fig. 1) consists of a tube bent in the form of a siphon, ..."
5. Transactions by North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers., Gerard H. Matthes (1881)
"After that a regular and steady decrease of pressure, with falling baro- metrical
readings, ensued, which continued several hours ; then the barometer began ..."
6. An Introduction to Natural Philosophy: Designed as a Text Book, for the Use by Denison Olmsted (1854)
"Since the variations of the barometer correspond to tho variations in the ...
The most important indications of the barometer are, that ils rise denotes ..."
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