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BAROMETER [3 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

barometer: an item in the "Meteorological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

baromètre : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement météorologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
DEF

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

CONT

A rising barometer often indicates good weather approaching. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

barometer: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
DEF

Instrument de mesure de la pression atmosphérique.

CONT

Une hausse du baromètre indique souvent le beau temps. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

On utilise deux sortes de baromètre : le baromètre anéroïde à capsule et le baromètre à mercure.

OBS

baromètre : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
DEF

Instrumento para medir la presión atmosférica.

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Record 3 2010-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

The barometer of his feelings ...

CONT

The PSE [Prague Stock Exchange] is keenly watched in the Czech Republic as a barometer of the country's capitalist success.

CONT

The lion's share of trading in India's companies takes place in Bombay and the BSE Sensitive Index of top 30 issues is the most closely watched market barometer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

(Au figuré; qualifié, par un complément en «de» ou un par adj.) Ce qui est sensible aux variations et permet de les apprécier.

CONT

La bourse des valeurs, baromètre de la confiance publique.

CONT

Le dictionnaire d'usage, baromètre de la langue.

CONT

Les sondages, baromètres politiques.

Spanish

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