Atmospheric Pressure (Noun)
Meaning
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The airplane's instruments measured the atmospheric pressure as it ascended to cruising altitude.
- Atmospheric pressure decreases as you go higher in elevation, which is why mountains can be difficult to climb.
- The scuba diver had to equalize the pressure in her ears to match the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
- The barometer measured the atmospheric pressure to be 1013 millibars, indicating fair weather.
- At high altitudes, the lower atmospheric pressure can cause people to feel lightheaded and dizzy.