meteorograph
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of meteorograph
First recorded in 1770–80; meteoro(logy) + -graph
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When the meteorograph was ascending, dots indicate the recorded temperatures and humidities, which are each connected respectively by continuous lines; when the meteorograph was descending, crosses indicate the observations, which are connected by broken lines.
From Sounding the Ocean of Air by A. Lawrence Rotch
Another meteorograph, constructed by Mr. Fergusson, records the velocity of the wind in addition to the three other elements, and it weighs no more than the French instrument.
From Sounding the Ocean of Air by A. Lawrence Rotch
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 A. Lawrence Rotch
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 A. Lawrence Rotch
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 Robert P. Multhauf
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