hygrometer
noun
hy·​grom·​e·​ter
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Definition of hygrometer
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
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Other Words from hygrometer
hygrometric
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of hygrometer in a Sentence
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Because of its sensitivity to moisture, human hair is used in hygrometers (weather instruments that measure humidity). — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Ask Tom: Why does humid weather affect hair?," 4 May 2018 As the humidity changes, the lengthening or shrinking of the hair strands causes the hygrometer to display the current relative humidity. — Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, "Ask Tom: Why does humid weather affect hair?," 4 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hygrometer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hygrometer
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Kids Definition of hygrometer
: an instrument for measuring the humidity of the air
hygrometer
noun
hy·​grom·​e·​ter
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Medical Definition of hygrometer
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
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