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hygrometer

hy·grom·e·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahy-grom-i-ter]
    • /haɪˈgrɒm ɪ tər/
    • /haɪˈɡrɒm.ɪ.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-grom-i-ter]
    • /haɪˈgrɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of hygrometer word

  • noun hygrometer any instrument for measuring the water-vapor content of the atmosphere. 1
  • noun hygrometer An instrument for measuring the humidity of the air or a gas. 1
  • noun hygrometer instrument that measures moisture in the air 1
  • noun hygrometer any of various instruments for measuring humidity 0
  • noun hygrometer any of various instruments for measuring the absolute or relative amount of moisture in the air 0
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Origin of hygrometer

First appearance:

before 1660
One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; hygro- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Hygrometer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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hygrometer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Related words

  • absorption hygrometer

    a hygrometer that uses a hygroscopic chemical to absorb atmospheric moisture.

  • hair hygrometer

    a hygrometer actuated by the changes in length of a strand of human hair brought about by changes in the relative humidity.

  • hygro-

    indicating moisture

  • hygrograph

    a self-recording hygrometer.
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