millibar
noun
mil·li·bar
ˈmi-lə-ˌbär 
: a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ bar or 100 pascals
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In addition to millibars, pressure is sometimes measured using a unit called atmosphere (atm).
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
These storms usually batter the coastal states and occur when a storm rapidly intensifies, and its central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
The central pressure in Tuesday's storm fell 1.71 inches, or 58 millibars, according to AccuWeather, representing more than double the intensity criteria required to classify as a bomb cyclone.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Generally, the atmospheric pressure of the storm must drop by at least 24 millibars to be classified as a bomb cyclone, the weather service stated.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
These storms usually batter the coastal states and occur when a storm rapidly intensifies, and its central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
The central pressure in Tuesday's storm fell 1.71 inches, or 58 millibars, according to AccuWeather, representing more than double the intensity criteria required to classify as a bomb cyclone.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Generally, the atmospheric pressure of the storm must drop by at least 24 millibars to be classified as a bomb cyclone, the weather service stated.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Millibar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millibar. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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millibar
noun
mil·li·bar
ˈmil-ə-ˌbär
: a unit used in measuring atmospheric pressure equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ bar
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millibar
noun
mil·li·bar
ˈmil-ə-ˌbär
: a unit of atmospheric pressure equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ bar or 1000 dynes per square centimeter
—abbreviation mbar
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