Baromacrometer

/ˌbɛroʊmækˈrɑmɪtər/ noun

Definition

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure over large areas or for macroscopic weather systems, combining barometric and large-scale measurement.

Etymology

From Greek 'baros' (weight/pressure), 'makro' (large), and 'metron' (measure), creating a scientific instrument name.

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