barograph
- noun
- /ˈbɛrəˌɡræf/
- Specialized
:
barógrafo
- Early explorers often relied on a barograph during their expeditions to track weather changes.
Examples
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The barograph recorded a sudden drop in pressure.
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The meteorologist checked the barograph to analyze pressure trends over the last week.
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A sudden drop on the barograph indicated the approach of a storm.
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She uses a barograph to track weather changes.
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The scientist studied the data recorded by the barograph to analyze shifts in weather patterns.
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A barograph is essential for meteorologists to monitor air pressure changes during storms.
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He checked the barograph to see how the atmospheric pressure had fluctuated over the past several days.
Synonyms
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4.6
A tool that measures air pressure to help predict the weather
How Continuous
- Specialized
- Texting
3
3.5
- Specialized
38
7.5
130
3.2
- Specialized
14
5.8
3
3.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
barograph = baro + graph
The word is built from the combining forms 'baro' and '-graph', but its precise meaning remains somewhat technical for an average B1 learner.
Etymology
The word barograph comes from the parts baro- meaning 'weight' or 'pressure' and -graph meaning 'to write', the same baro- in barometer and the -graph you see in photograph. So a barograph is a machine that automatically 'writes' or 'records' changes in air pressure.