psychrometer
an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated.
Origin of psychrometer
1Other words from psychrometer
- psy·chro·met·ric [sahy-kruh-me-trik], /ˌsaɪ krəˈmɛ trɪk/, psy·chro·met·ri·cal, adjective
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How to use psychrometer in a sentence
The psychrometer is seen inside the shelter on the right in Fig. 2.
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology | Robert DeCourcy WardTwelve ordinary standard (psychrometer-) thermometers, divided to fifths of a degree (Centigrade).
The South Pole, Volumes 1 and 2 | Roald AmundsenTo overcome this difficulty another form of psychrometer has been devised.
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology | Robert DeCourcy WardMake observations with the wet-bulb thermometer or the sling psychrometer as a part of your regular daily weather record.
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology | Robert DeCourcy WardThe sling psychrometer may, of course, be used simply as an ordinary sling thermometer.
Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology | Robert DeCourcy Ward
British Dictionary definitions for psychrometer
/ (saɪˈkrɒmɪtə) /
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: Also called: wet-and-dry-bulb thermometer
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Scientific definitions for psychrometer
[ sī-krŏm′ĭ-tər ]
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