Definition of Baroscope. Meaning of Baroscope. Synonyms of Baroscope

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Definition of Baroscope

Baroscope
Baroscope Bar"o*scope, n. [Gr. ? weight + -scope: cf. F. baroscope.] Any instrument showing the changes in the weight of the atmosphere; also, less appropriately, any instrument that indicates -or foreshadows changes of the weather, as a deep vial of liquid holding in suspension some substance which rises and falls with atmospheric changes.

Meaning of Baroscope from wikipedia

- A barometer is a scientific instrument that is used to measure air pressure in a certain environment. Pressure tendency can forecast short term changes...
- Historical drawing of a dasymeter (in German: "Fig. 109. Baroscope. (Apparatus for proving the buoyancy of air)")...
- operational public gas lanterns in Vienna. In 1823 he developed a portable baroscope. With Karl Karmarsch (1803–79), he was editor of a multi-volume encyclopedia...
- oxy-hydrogen microscope (the g****es providing a bright light-source), a baroscope, a refractometer; improvements in electroplating, electric cell design...
- the Nature, Use, and right managing of that Wonderful instrument the Baroscope or quick silver weather gl****,’ London, 1688. ‘Horological Disquisitions...