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PRONUNCIATION OF HYGROMETER

hygrometer  [haɪˈɡrɒmɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HYGROMETER

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Hygrometer is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HYGROMETER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hygrometer

Hygrometer

A hygrometer UK /haɪˈɡrɒmɪtə/ is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere. Humidity measurement instruments usually rely on measurements of some other quantity such as temperature, pressure, mass or a mechanical or electrical change in a substance as moisture is absorbed. By calibration and calculation, these measured quantities can lead to a measurement of humidity. Modern electronic devices use temperature of condensation, or changes in electrical capacitance or resistance to measure humidity differences.

Definition of hygrometer in the English dictionary

The definition of hygrometer in the dictionary is any of various instruments for measuring humidity.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HYGROMETER


accelerometer
ækˌsɛləˈrɒmɪtə
barometer
bəˈrɒmɪtə
durometer
dʊəˈrɒmɪtə
electrometer
ɪlɛkˈtrɒmɪtə
evaporometer
ɪˌvæpəˈrɒmɪtə
fluorometer
ˌflʊəˈrɒmɪtə
hydrometer
haɪˈdrɒmɪtə
interferometer
ˌɪntəfəˈrɒmɪtə
micrometer
maɪˈkrɒmɪtə
penetrometer
ˌpɛnɪˈtrɒmɪtə
psychrometer
saɪˈkrɒmɪtə
pyrometer
paɪˈrɒmɪtə
radiomicrometer
ˌreɪdɪəʊmaɪˈkrɒmɪtə
respirometer
ˌrɛspɪˈrɒmɪtə
sclerometer
sklɪəˈrɒmɪtə
spectrofluorometer
ˌspɛktrəʊˌflʊəˈrɒmɪtə
spectrometer
spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə
spirometer
spaɪˈrɒmɪtə
thermobarometer
ˌθɜːməʊbəˈrɒmɪtə
vibrometer
vaɪˈbrɒmɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HYGROMETER

hygrochastic
hygrochasy
hygrodeik
hygrograph
hygrographic
hygrographical
hygrology
hygroma
hygrometric
hygrometrical
hygrometrically
hygrometry
hygrophil
hygrophile
hygrophilous
hygrophobe
hygrophyte
hygrophytic
hygroscope
hygroscopic

WORDS THAT END LIKE HYGROMETER

altimeter
centimeter
Demeter
diameter
diffractometer
dosimeter
inclinometer
meter
millimeter
multimeter
nanometer
odometer
parameter
perimeter
peter
potentiometer
spectrophotometer
speedometer
tachometer
thermometer
voltmeter

Synonyms and antonyms of hygrometer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hygrometer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HYGROMETER

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The translations of hygrometer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hygrometer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

温湿度计
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

higrómetro
570 millions of speakers

English

hygrometer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आर्द्रतामापी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرطوبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гигрометр
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

higrômetro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আর্দতা মাপক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hygromètre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hygrometer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hygrometer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

湿度計
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

습도계
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hygrometer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

máy thấp độ kế
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈரப்பத அளவி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिॅरमोमीटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

higrometre
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

igrometro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

higrometr
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гігрометр
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

higrometru
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υγρόμετρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bepaal,
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hygrometer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hygrometer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hygrometer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HYGROMETER»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HYGROMETER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hygrometer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HYGROMETER»

Discover the use of hygrometer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hygrometer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Treatise on Meteorology: The Barometer, Thermometer, ...
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Albert J. T. Morrin, 2008
2
Introduction to Measurements and Instrumentation
Hygrometer. The construction of impedance hygrometer is very similar to that of the thin-layer capacitive hygrometer. In this case, ac impedance, rather than capacitance of the cell is measured by a suitable bridge. While the capacitance vs.
Ghosh
3
Account of a New Hygrometer
¿ceo. UNT,. qw. THE distingnished merits of Mr. Dalton as a Philosopher mnst he well known to every one convenant with the progress of British Chemistry and Meteorology; and, in common with others, I have ever considered the following ...
George Cumming, 1827
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Dictionary of Aviation
sisting of a wetsbulb and a drysbulb thermometer with a scale and pointer between them. hygrometer ,hai'gzomi-taz n. an instjument for mesuring the humidity of air and other gases; a device for determining the degree of saturation of the ...
Robert Morris Pierce, 1911
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The New and Complete American Encyclopedia: Or, Universal ...
The two columns which support the dial are firmly fastened to the case of the hygrometer, which rests upon the screws o o o a ; by the assistance of these sciews, the instrument is adjusted, and | l.iced in a vertical situation. The square column ...
‎1808
6
SYMONS'S MONTHLY METEOROLOGICAL MAGAZINE
Dines's Hygrometer, for use with water or ether, metallic face, the centre separate from the outer part of the metal ... ... Mr. G. Dines, F.M.S. Meteorological Journal, from 1824-27, with observations of the dry and wet bulb thermometers ,, Damp ...
SYMONS, 1881
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The Meteorological Magazine
Objects. Exhibitor. Dines's Hygrometer, for use with water or ether, metallic face, the centre separate from the outer part of the metal Mr. G. Dines, F.M.S. Meteorological Journal, from 1824-27, with observations of the dry and wet bulb ...
‎1880
8
Dictionary of aviation
srstrng of a wetrbulb and a drycbulb thermometer With a scale and pointer between them. hygrometer ,hnl'gzomr-taz a. an Instrument for mesurmg the humrdrty of air and other gases; a device for determinmg the degree of saturation of the ...
R.M. Pierce
9
Annual Report of the Director
The result of all the simultaneous determinations of the temperature of the dew- point by Daniell's hygrometer and the dry and wet bulb thermometers are as follows: The temperature of the dew-point, as found by the use of the dry and wet bulb ...
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1883
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The collected works of Sir Humphry Davy ...: Discourses ...
With regard to these factors Mr. Glaisher says: "The numbers in the table have been found from the combination of many thousands of simultaneous observations of the dry and wet bulb thermometers with Daniell's hygrometer, taken at the ...
Sir Humphry Davy, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, John Davy, 1883

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HYGROMETER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hygrometer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Extension News: Is mold and mildew a problem for you?
A hygrometer is used to determine the humidity level in the home. A relative humidity reading of 70 to 90 percent for a month's duration is ideal ... «Sanford Herald, Jul 15»
2
Swiss Precision Measurement Company Celebrates 50 Years In …
This resulted in Rotronic's first humidity meter, the GTS sword hygrometer. The story continues … Rotronic's trading activities, which later also ... «International Environmental Technology, Jul 15»
3
Hermit crab care is no day at the beach
It's recommended to use a hygrometer to monitor humidity levels. Relative humidity should be between 75 percent and 90 percent. You can ... «Vineland Daily Journal, Jul 15»
4
Mold, relative humidity connected
To find out whether the RH is too high, you might want to get a hygrometer to measure it. The most accurate and inexpensive type is a sling ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
5
Warm, wet weather can trigger mold growth
You can measure the humidity with a device called a hygrometer; simple models cost less than $10. • Make sure air is flowing properly through ... «Marshfield Mail, Jul 15»
6
CMHC: Home maintenance tips to breeze through summer
You can get a small, inexpensive and easy-to-use instrument called a hygrometer (sometimes referred to as a humidity sensor or a relative ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
7
July Weather History with Thomas Jefferson
Some of his early observations included not just a thermometer, but also a barometer to measure pressure, and a hygrometer to measure the ... «WHIO, Jul 15»
8
Ambient Weather WS-10
About a year ago I reviewed the XIKAR PuroTemp Wireless Hygrometer, a wireless system designed to track the conditions within your ... «halfwheel.com, Jun 15»
9
Apple mapping patent provides seamless outdoor/indoor location …
Data from onboard gyroscope, hygrometer, microphone, accelerometer or light sensors also inform the process. Source: USPTO. Importantly ... «Apple Insider, Jun 15»
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Rugged Handheld Tester works with wireless sensors.
Wireless anemometer, hygrometer, and pressure probes communicate to handheld using Bluetooth SIG, Inc. wireless technology and can all ... «ThomasNet News, Jun 15»

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