CEFR B2

atmospheric pressure

noun

Meaning

The force exerted by the weight of the air in the atmosphere on a surface at a specific point.

High atmospheric pressure usually brings clear skies and calm weather.
Meteorologists track changes in atmospheric pressure to forecast incoming storms.

Synonyms: air pressure, barometric pressure

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌætməˌsfɛrɪk ˈprɛʃər/

The force exerted by the weight of the air in the atmosphere on a surface at a specific point.

High atmospheric pressure usually brings clear skies and calm weather.
Meteorologists track changes in atmospheric pressure to forecast incoming storms.
The atmospheric pressure at sea level is significantly higher than at the summit of Mount Everest.

change in atmospheric pressure (collocation): a shift in the force of the air — "A sudden change in atmospheric pressure can trigger headaches for some people."

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