An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of probable changes in the weather, ascertaining the…
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释义 | the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > study or science of weather > meteorological instruments > [noun] > barometer (30) barometer1666 An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of probable changes in the weather, ascertaining the… glass1688 A weather-glass (weather-glass, n.), a barometer. weather-glass1695 A barometer. rain glass1862 (a) a barometer; also figurative; cf. glass, n.1 12a; (b) chiefly North American a type of glass having a decorative texture which resembles falling… Subcategories:— parts of (6) — types of (14) — height of mercury in (6) |
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