Barometer :: Barometer (n.) An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of the probable changes of weather, or for ascertaining the height of any ascent..

Barometric :: Barometric (a.) Alt. of Barometrica.

Barometrical :: Barometrical (a.) Pertaining to the barometer; made or indicated by a barometer; as, barometric changes; barometrical observations..

Barometrically :: Barometrically (adv.) By means of a barometer, or according to barometric observations..

Barometrograph :: Barometrograph (n.) A form of barometer so constructed as to inscribe of itself upon paper a record of the variations of atmospheric pressure.

Barometry :: Barometry (n.) The art or process of making barometrical measurements.

Barometz :: Barometz (n.) The woolly-skinned rhizoma or rootstock of a fern (Dicksonia barometz), which, when specially prepared and inverted, somewhat resembles a lamb; -- called also Scythian lamb..

Hydrobarometer :: Hydrobarometer (n.) An instrument for determining the depth of the sea water by its pressure.

Isobarometric :: Isobarometric (a.) Indicating equal barometric pressure.

Thermobarometer :: Thermobarometer (n.) An instrument for determining altitudes by the boiling point of water.

Water Barometer :: Water barometer () A barometer in which the changes of atmospheric pressure are indicated by the motion of a column of water instead of mercury. It requires a column of water about thirty-three feet in height.

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