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BAROMETRIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does barometric mean?
• BAROMETRIC (adjective)
The adjective BAROMETRIC has 1 sense:
1. relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer
Familiarity information: BAROMETRIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
barometric; barometrical
Context example:
barometric pressure
Pertainym:
barometer (an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure)
Derivation:
barometer (an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure)
Context examples
“It is entirely a question of barometric pressure.”
(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Barotrauma means injury to your body because of changes in barometric (air) or water pressure.
(Barotrauma, NIH)
A variety of conditions may affect your hearing or balance: • Ear infections are the most common illness in infants and young children. • Tinnitus, a roaring in your ears, can be the result of loud noises, medicines or a variety of other causes. • Meniere's disease may be the result of fluid problems in your inner ear; its symptoms include tinnitus and dizziness. • Ear barotrauma is an injury to your ear because of changes in barometric (air) or water pressure.
(Ear Disorders, NIH)
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