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barometer Definition


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barometer
noun
    1. meteorol.
      An instrument which measures atmospheric pressure, especially in order to predict changes in the weather or to estimate height above sea level. See also aneroid.
    2. Anything that indicates a change.
      Example: a barometer of public opinion
Derivative: barometric
adj
    Derivative: barometrically
    adverb
      Etymology: 17c: from Greek baros weight + -meter.



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