barometric — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   A low barometric pressure is characteristic of hurricanes.

   More examples (1)

   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.

2. Made or done with a barometer.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Adjective

1. relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer

   Synonyms

   barometrical

   Examples

   barometric pressure