adjective
Below normal pressure.
Related Forms:
- hy′po·bar′ism
noun
hypobaric
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Relating to conditions of low air pressure and low oxygen content, such as atmospheric conditions at high altitudes, or in special chambers used to establish low-pressure conditions.
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Adjective
(comparative more hypobaric, superlative most hypobaric)
- Of, relating to, or utilizing less than normal pressure (as in air pressure).
- Mountain climbers need additional oxygen because of the hypobaric conditions
Origin
hypo- +"Ž baric
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