barometric pressure en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The atmospheric pressure denoted on a barometer.
- (countable, uncountable) The downward force of the atmosphere onto the Earth; at sea level a unit of air pressure is one atmosphere, air pressure decreases as the altitude increases and is measured in millibars or pascals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barometric pressures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |