Millibar

millibar - A unit of pressure used to measure the pressure of the atmosphere. 1 millibar equals 0.03 inches of mercury. mizzen sail - The sail on the aft mast of a ketch or yawl rigged sailboat.

millibar, mb A unit of atmospheric pressure as shown on a barometer; 1016 mb is equivalent to 30 inches of mercury. minute ...

Millibar - A unit used to measure the barometric pressure of the atmosphere. 1 millibar equals 0.03 inches of mercury. Mizzen - A small sail set on the mizzenmast.

A unit used when measuring the pressure of the atmosphere. 33.86 millibars. Inches of mercury are used because some barometers use the height of mercury in a sealed tube as a measuring device. Inflatable ...

inches of mercury A unit used when measuring the pressure of the atmosphere. 33.86 millibars. Inches of mercury are used because some barometers use the height of mercury in a sealed tube as a measuring device.

barometric pressure atmospheric pressure as measured by a barometer, either in millibars, inches or millimeters of mercury Search results: Click on the word(s) below to view the definition. isobars ...

aneroid barometer An instrument that measures and indicates air pressure; A mechanical device (rather than liquid, such as mercury). Air pressure is measured in millibars.

See also: Boat, Sailboat, Set, Line, Point