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hygrometer

/haɪˈgrɑmədər/
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Definitions of hygrometer
  1. noun
    measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
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    types:
    hygrodeik
    a wet and dry bulb hygrometer
    hygroscope
    hygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere
    psychrometer
    a hygrometer consisting of a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer; their difference indicates the dryness of the surrounding air
    type of:
    measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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