hygrometry

Variant of hygrometer

hygrometer definition

hy·grom·eter (hī grämət ər)

noun

any of various instruments for measuring the absolute or relative amount of moisture in the air

Etymology: Fr hygromètre: see hygro- & -meter

Related Forms:

  • hygrometric hy·gro·met·ric (hī′grō metrik, -grə-) adjective
  • hygrometry hy·grom′·etry (-trē) noun

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