ba·rom·e·ter
 barometer
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- pronunciation:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere and is used to predict the weather.
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| derivation: |
barometric (adj.) |
The word barometer
contains the following parts:
bar, baro
Greek
root
that means
pressure, weight
Example words:
metr, -meter, -metry
Greek
root
that means
measure
Example words:
altimeter,
anemometer,
barometer,
centimeter,
diameter,
geometry,
meter,
metronome,
perimeter,
speedometer,
symmetry,
thermometer