First Known Use: 1670
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hygrometer
noun hy·grom·e·ter \hī-ˈgrä-mə-tər\
Definition of HYGROMETER
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
— hy·gro·met·ric \ˌhī-grə-ˈme-trik\ adjective
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Origin of HYGROMETER
probably from French hygromètre, from hygr- + -mètre -meter
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HYGROMETER Defined for Kids
hygrometer
noun hy·grom·e·ter \hī-ˈgrä-mə-tər\
Definition of HYGROMETER for Kids
: an instrument for measuring the humidity of the air
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hygrometer
noun hy·grom·e·ter \hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər\
Medical Definition of HYGROMETER
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
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