Baroscopic

/ˌbærəˈskɑpɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or measured by a baroscope; having to do with observing changes in atmospheric pressure.

Etymology

From baroscope + -ic (adjective-forming suffix). This technical adjective emerged in scientific literature to describe instruments and methods based on pressure observation.

Kelly Says

Early scientists loved the -scopic suffix because it suggested they were 'looking at' or 'observing' something invisible—in this case, they were essentially watching the weight of the air itself.

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