BAROMETRIC

barometric, barometrical

(adjective) relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer; “barometric pressure”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

barometric (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure.

A low barometric pressure is characteristic of hurricanes.

Made or done with a barometer

Source: Wiktionary


Bar`o*met"ric, Bar`o*met"ric*al, a.

Definition: Pertaining to the barometer; made or indicated by a barometer; as, barometric changes; barometrical observations.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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