barometrical

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The wind was then blowing from the south-west in the mild degree which in barometrical language is ranked “No. 2: light breeze.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Finally, one needs only to cast a glance at Victor in his balcony, where he now sits in a singular barometrical condition, if one would pass judgment on his previous state.

From Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography by Jean Paul

At the request of Professor Abby of the Signal Service, Mr. Holden took frequent barometrical and hygrometrical observations in his later excursions.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 of Popular Literature and Science by Various

When the barometrical observations were worked out we found we had now descended 262 feet from our starting-point.

From A Canyon Voyage The Narrative of the Second Powell Expedition down the Green-Colorado River from Wyoming, and the Explorations on Land, in the Years 1871 and 1872 by Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel

I would suggest large sized charts showing landmarks, ship's position, and barometrical readings.

From From Edinburgh to India & Burmah by Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon)