thermobarometer

ther·mo·ba·rom·e·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [thur-moh-buh-rom-i-ter]
- /ˌθɜr moʊ bəˈrɒm ɪ tər/
- /θˌɜːməʊbərˈɒmɪtə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thur-moh-buh-rom-i-ter]
- /ˌθɜr moʊ bəˈrɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of thermobarometer word

noun thermobarometer Also called hypsometer. an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, and sometimes altitude, from its effect upon the boiling point of a liquid. 1
noun thermobarometer a form of barometer so constructed that it may also be used as a thermometer. 1
noun thermobarometer an apparatus that provides an accurate measurement of pressure by observation of the change in the boiling point of a fluid 0
noun thermobarometer hypsometer (sense 1) 0

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Origin of thermobarometer

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; thermo- + barometer

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Parts of speech for Thermobarometer

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thermobarometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

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