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ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere at a given point. Its measurement can be expressed in several ways. One is in millibars. Another is in inches or millimeters of mercury (Hg). Also known as barometric pressure.
The pressure asserted by the mass of the column of air directly above any specific point.
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