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- [fawr-tan; French fawr-tan]
- /ˈfɔr tæn; French fɔrˈtɛ̃/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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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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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