hygrometric
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- hygrometrically adverb
- nonhygrometric adjective
- unhygrometric adjective
Etymology
Origin of hygrometric
Example Sentences
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Saussure, measurements of the marginal ledge of the crater of Mount Vesuvius, 232; traces of ammoniacal vapors in the atmosphere, 311; hygrometric measurements with Humboldt, 334-336.
From COSMOS: A Sketch of the Physical Description of the Universe, Vol. 1 by Humboldt, Alexander von
Another object was, to bring down specimens of air from different altitudes, for analysis; to try the effect of the actinometer at great elevations; and to note the hygrometric condition.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 456 Volume 18, New Series, September 25, 1852 by Chambers, Robert
The hygrometric properties of the plant are certainly exceptional.
From Second Sight A study of Natural and Induced Clairvoyance by Sepharial
The dried plant, if carefully preserved, retains for a long time its hygrometric quality.
From Continental Monthly , Vol. 6, No. 1, July, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. by Various
In estimating them the attention of the profession is now mainly directed to thermometric and hygrometric changes and conditions.
From New and Original Theories of the Great Physical Forces by Rogers, Henry Raymond
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