Decibar

/ˈdɛsɪbɑːr/ noun

Definition

A unit of atmospheric pressure equal to one-tenth of a bar, used in meteorology and physics.

Etymology

Formed from the prefix 'deci-' (one-tenth) combined with 'bar,' a unit of pressure. It's part of the metric system's logical subdivision of larger units.

Kelly Says

Weather scientists sometimes use decibars in specialized research because they need fine precision—you might see it on deep-sea research vessels measuring water pressure at incredible depths!

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