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- [sahy-krom-i-ter]
- /saɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər/
- /saɪkrˈɒmɪtə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-krom-i-ter]
- /saɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər/
Definitions of psychrometer word
- noun psychrometer an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated. 1
- noun psychrometer a type of hygrometer consisting of two thermometers, one of which has a dry bulb and the other a bulb that is kept moist and ventilated. The difference between the readings of the thermometers gives an indication of atmospheric humidity 0
- noun psychrometer an instrument with wet- and dry-bulb thermometers, for measuring moisture in the air 0
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Origin of psychrometer
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; psychro- + -meter
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Parts of speech for Psychrometer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
psychrometer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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