Hypobaric definition
Below normal pressure.
adjective
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.
Of, relating to, or utilizing less than normal pressure (as in air pressure).
Mountain climbers need additional oxygen because of the hypobaric conditions.
adjective
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Origin of hypobaric
- hypo- +"Ž baric
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