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.

Examples

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

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atmospheric pressure (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌætməˌsfɛrɪk ˈprɛʃər/

Definition

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

Examples

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

How to Use atmospheric pressure

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."

Synonyms of atmospheric pressure

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