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fortin barometer

Fortin barometer
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-tan; French fawr-tan]
    • /ˈfɔr tæn; French fɔrˈtɛ̃/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-tan; French fawr-tan]
    • /ˈfɔr tæn; French fɔrˈtɛ̃/

Definition of fortin barometer words

  • noun fortin barometer an adjustable cistern barometer, the most common of those employing mercury. 1

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Origin of fortin barometer

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; named after J. Fortin (1750-1831), French physicist who invented it

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Parts of speech for Fortin barometer

noun
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preposition
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fortin barometer popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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