atmospheric pressure

Noun

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, which at sea level has a mean value of 101,325 pascals (roughly 14.696 pounds per square inch).

ریشه

From the Greek 'atmos' meaning 'vapor' and 'sphaira' meaning 'ball', combined with the Latin 'pressura' meaning 'pressure'.

مثال

• The atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 1 atmosphere.
• Changes in atmospheric pressure can affect the weather.
• The atmospheric pressure decreases as you ascend in altitude.

ترکیب‌های رایج

High atmospheric pressure Low atmospheric pressure Change in atmospheric pressure Measure atmospheric pressure