hypobaric

/haɪpəˈbɑrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a region of the atmosphere where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the pressure at sea level

“The climbers encountered hypobaric conditions at the high altitude of the mountain.”

2. noun

a chamber or environment in which the atmospheric pressure is lower than the pressure at sea level

“The pilot trained in a hypobaric chamber to prepare for high-altitude flights.”

Synonyms

  • hypobaria
  • low-pressure
  • subatmospheric

Antonyms

  • high-pressure
  • hypobarys
  • supraatmospheric