atmospheric pressure — the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌætməsˈferɪk ˈpreʃər/
Korean meaning: 대기의 무게에 의해 가해지는 압력, 기압
Korean pronunciation: 앳**모스**페릭 **프레**셔
Example Sentences
- The weather forecaster blamed the sudden headaches on dropping atmospheric pressure.
- My grandmother can predict rain better than any barometer - her joints feel atmospheric pressure changes.
- At sea level, atmospheric pressure is approximately 1013.25 hectopascals.
atmospheric pressure
NOUN//ˌætməsˈferɪk ˈpreʃər//
the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere
The barometer needle drops sharply as atmospheric pressure falls before the storm.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'atmos(증기)'와 'sphaira(구체)'가 만나 '공기의 구체'를 뜻하는 atmospheric이 되었고, 라틴어 'pressura(누르다)'에서 온 pressure와 결합되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The weather forecaster blamed the sudden headaches on dropping atmospheric pressure.”
“My grandmother can predict rain better than any barometer - her joints feel atmospheric pressure changes.”
“At sea level, atmospheric pressure is approximately 1013.25 hectopascals.”
“The bag of chips expanded like a balloon due to lower atmospheric pressure on the mountain.”
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