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psychrometer

[ sahy-krom-i-ter ]

noun

  1. an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated.


psychrometer

/ saɪˈkrɒmɪtə /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


psychrometer

/ sī-krŏmĭ-tər /

  1. See under hygrometer


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Other Words From

  • psy·chro·met·ric [sahy-kr, uh, -, me, -trik], psychro·metri·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of psychrometer1

First recorded in 1720–30; psychro- + -meter
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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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