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a combining form meaning “pressure,” used in the formation of compound words: barograph.
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Also especially before a vowel, bar- .
Origin of baro-
Combining form of Greek báros weight; akin to Sanskrit guru, Latin gravis, Gothic kaurus heavy
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British Dictionary definitions for baro-
baro-
combining form
indicating weight or pressurebarometer
Word Origin for baro-
from Greek baros weight; related to Latin gravis heavy
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