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barometer

Syllabification: (ba·rom·e·ter)
Pronunciation: /bəˈrämitər/

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Definition of barometer

noun

  • an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.
  • something that reflects changes in circumstances or opinions:furniture is a barometer of changing tastes

Derivatives

barometric

Pronunciation: /ˌbarəˈmetrik/

adjective

barometrical

adjective

barometry

Pronunciation: /-ˈrämitrē/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek baros 'weight' + -meter

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