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Definition of barometer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
measurementgauge or indicator of change or trends
- The stock market is a barometer of economic health.
2.
weatherTECH. instrument measuring atmospheric pressure for weather changesTECH.
- The barometer dropped suddenly, predicting a storm.
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gauge or indicator of change or trends 
instrument measuring atmospheric pressure for weather changes
Expressions with barometer
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something that shows what most people think or feel
The election results are a barometer of public opinion.
instrument measuring air pressure using a metal chamber, no liquid
The aneroid barometer showed a drop in air pressure.
instrument measuring pressure by mercury column height
The mercury barometer showed a drop in pressure.
Origin of barometer
Greek, baros (weight) + metron (measure)
Terms with barometer included in their meaning
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barometer
measured or indicated by a barometer
atmospheric measurement
pressure exerted by the atmosphere as indicated by a barometer
weather instrument
type of barometer that measures air pressure without using liquid
measurement
by using a barometer to measure pressure
measurement
barometer using a mercury-filled glass tube
science
vacuum in a Torricellian barometer tube
Examples of barometer in a sentence
The weather vane acted as a barometer for the coming storm. A barometer is essential for accurate weather forecasts. The old barometer in the hall was a family heirloom.
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- French:baromètre, ...
- German:Barometer, ...
- Italian:barometro, ...
- Spanish:indicador, ...
- Portuguese:barómetro, ...
- Chinese:晴雨表, 气压计, ...
- Japanese:指標, 気圧計, ...
- Arabic:بارومِتْر, مِقياس الضَغْط الجَوِّي, ...
- Hebrew:מֶדָּד, בָּרוֹמֶטֶר, ...
- Russian:барометр, ...
- Ukrainian:барометр, ...
- Hindi:संकेतक, बैरोमीटर, ...
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