meteorograph
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of meteorograph
First recorded in 1770–80; meteoro(logy) + -graph
Example Sentences
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On account of the greater stability and strength of the new kites, the meteorograph is suspended directly from the top kite.
From Sounding the Ocean of Air by Rotch, A. Lawrence
Its Secci meteorograph, which had attracted much attention at Paris, was estimated to have cost 15,000 francs.
From The Introduction of Self-Registering Meteorological Instruments by Multhauf, Robert P.
The time of making each angular measurement is noted, so that the corresponding point on the trace of the meteorograph may be found.
From Sounding the Ocean of Air by Rotch, A. Lawrence
When the meteorograph is hidden by clouds, the height above the last point trigonometrically determined is computed from the barometer record by Laplace's formula.
From Sounding the Ocean of Air by Rotch, A. Lawrence
If they were visible, trigonometrical measurements on the hill enable the place of descent to be located, and then the kites and meteorograph are sent for and the wire is reeled up.
From Sounding the Ocean of Air by Rotch, A. Lawrence
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