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Vocabulary Term Details

Barometers

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometers)

A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure. Pressure tendency can forecast short term changes in the weather. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Measuring instruments
Barographs
Hypsometers
Meteorological instruments
Pyrheliometers

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Approved Date
08-Nov-2012

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