hygrometric

American  

[hahy-gruh-me-trik] / ˌhaɪ grəˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the hygrometer or hygrometry.

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Other Word Forms

• hygrometrically adverb
• nonhygrometric adjective
• unhygrometric adjective

Etymology

Origin of hygrometric

First recorded in 1785–95; hygro- + -metric

Example Sentences

This dampness exists particularly upon the surface of the plate; is obviously derived immediately from the atmosphere; and is owing to a certain relative temperature of the plate with the hygrometric condition of the atmosphere.

From American Hand Book of the Daguerreotype by Humphrey, S. D. (Samuel Dwight)

The hygrometric properties of the plant are certainly exceptional.

From Second Sight A study of Natural and Induced Clairvoyance by Sepharial

Climatic changes, including hygrometric variations of the atmosphere, and extremes of heat and cold.

From The Story of the Cotton Plant by Wilkinson, Frederick

Most difficult to determine and analyze are the influences of changes of pressure, chiefly hygrometric, upon the course of diseases and upon the result of severe surgical operations.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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