Who is known for inventing the barometer, an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure?

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Antoine Lavoisier

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Evangelista Torricelli

Blaise Pascal

Answer: Evangelista Torricelli

Explanation:

Evangelista Torricelli is known for inventing the barometer, an important instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.