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barometer
barometer
[
bə rómmitər
]
(
plural
barometers
)
noun
Definition:
1.
instrument measuring atmospheric pressure:
an instrument measuring changes in atmospheric pressure, used in weather forecasting
2.
indicator of mood:
something that indicates an atmosphere or mood
the barometer of public opinion
barometric
[
bárrə méttrik
]
adjective
barometrical
adjective
barometrically
adverb
barometry
[
bə rómmətri
]
noun
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barometric [ bárrə méttrik ] adjectivebarometrical adjectivebarometrically adverbbarometry [ bə rómmətri ] noun
