barometric

Definition

Of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure.

Etymology

From baro- + -metric.

Example Sentences

• "A low barometric pressure is characteristic of hurricanes."
• "Barb Stuckey, the company's chief innovation and marketing officer, who describes herself as a hypertaster and whose tongue can detect changes in barometric pressure, greeted me in the hall carrying an armful of milk cartons."

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