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barograph

bar·o·graph
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bar-uh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈbær əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
    • /ˈbæ.rəʊ.ɡrɑːf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bar-uh-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈbær əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of barograph word

  • noun barograph a self-recording aneroid barometer 3
  • noun barograph a barometer that records changes in atmospheric pressure on a revolving cylinder 3
  • noun barograph any of several automatic recording barometers, of which the most common is the aneroid barograph. 1
  • noun barograph A barometer that records its readings on a moving chart. 1
  • noun barograph A type of barometer that continuously records air pressure on a sheet or rotating drum. 0

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Origin of barograph

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; baro- + -graph

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Parts of speech for Barograph

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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barograph popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

barograph usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for barograph

noun barograph

  • barometer — A barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure and shows when the weather is changing.
  • weatherglass — any of various instruments, as a barometer or a hygroscope, designed to indicate the state of the atmosphere.

Top questions with barograph

  • how does a barograph work?

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