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psychrometer
[ sahy-krom-i-ter ]
noun
- an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated.
psychrometer
/ saɪˈkrɒmɪtə /
noun
- 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 calledwet-and-dry-bulb thermometer
psychrometer
/ sī-krŏm′ĭ-tər /
- See under hygrometer
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Other Words From
- psy·chro·met·ric [sahy-kr, uh, -, me, -trik], psychro·metri·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of psychrometer1
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Example Sentences
The psychrometer is seen inside the shelter on the right in Fig. 2.
Twelve ordinary standard (psychrometer-) thermometers, divided to fifths of a degree (Centigrade).
To overcome this difficulty another form of psychrometer has been devised.
Make observations with the wet-bulb thermometer or the sling psychrometer as a part of your regular daily weather record.
The sling psychrometer may, of course, be used simply as an ordinary sling thermometer.
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