air pressure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air pressure
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Weather forecaster Joe Bastardi at WeatherBELL Analytics said in an interview that changes in air pressure in the central and western Pacific suggest the El Niño has already started.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
In 2022, Schlamminger was ready to reveal the result but stopped at the last moment after realizing that a subtle air pressure effect could influence the measurement.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
The crisis comes with Asia bracing for a possible return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, which brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Video, 00:01:13How does air pressure affect our weather?
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
This demonstrated the force of air pressure acting on the hemispheres and inspired Boyle’s construction of an air pump.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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