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barometric

American  
[bar-uh-me-trik] / ˌbær əˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to atmospheric pressure.

  2. relating to or measured by a barometer.


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At that altitude, the Earth's barometric pressure is lower, making the air thinner and meaning less oxygen is taken into the bloodstream with each breath.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

I came to think she had a constant storm inside of her, and because of that she created storms outside, as if to maintain equal barometric pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

There’s even an app, WeatherX, designed to tip off those who suffer from barometric pressure headaches when a shift is happening.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2024

The massive low-pressure system that developed off San Francisco Tuesday set a March record for the lowest barometric pressure, one measure of a storm’s strength, Robinson Cook said.

From Seattle Times Mar. 22, 2023

Every day, Kane and others made note of the temperature, wind direction, and barometric pressure.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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