mercurial barometer

noun

1. mercury barometer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mercurial barometer¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

Of the many forms of mercurial barometer, that perhaps known as Fortins is the best.

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After a long scrutiny of sky and sea, and a tap at the mercurial barometer hanging in the chart-house, he spoke to the mate.

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A simple form of the mercurial barometer is shown in Fig. 5.

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It should be set to read with the mercurial barometer at 32° F.

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The mercurial barometer can be made self-registering by concentrating Barographs.

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