La pressió atmosfèrica
Example: La pressió atmosfèrica afecta el temps i el clima local.
Definition
"La pressió atmosfèrica" refers to the force exerted by the weight of the air in the Earth's atmosphere on a surface. It influences weather patterns and climate, affecting conditions such as wind, temperature, and humidity levels in a given area.
Etymology
The term "la pressió atmosfèrica" comes from Latin roots: 'pressio' meaning pressure, and 'atmosphaera,' blending Greek 'atmos' (vapor) and 'sphaira' (sphere). Did you know? The concept was first measured scientifically in the 17th century, highlighting how air exerts pressure around us.
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"La pressió atmosfèrica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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