thermobarometer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰer- Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰermos Proto-Hellenic *kʷʰermós Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós)der. English thermo- English barometer English thermobarometer From thermo- + barometer.
Meanings
- (obsolete) An instrument that measured altitudes via the boiling point of water.
- A mineral used to estimate temperature and pressure in the rocks during its formation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thermobarometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |