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Hygrometer: meaning, definitions and examples

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hygrometer

 

[ haɪˈɡrɒmɪtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measuring device

A hygrometer is an instrument used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere or in soil. It is important in various fields including meteorology, agriculture, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Different types of hygrometers measure humidity in various ways, such as through the use of electrical resistance or mechanical devices.

Synonyms

humidity gauge, moisture meter

Examples of usage

  • The hygrometer indicated a high level of humidity in the greenhouse.
  • Farmers use a hygrometer to determine the right conditions for crop growth.
  • Meteorologists rely on hygrometers to predict weather changes.
  • This hygrometer provides digital readings of the air's moisture content.

Translations

Translations of the word "hygrometer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 higrómetro

🇮🇳 आर्द्रता मापने वाला यंत्र

🇩🇪 Hygrometer

🇮🇩 higrometer

🇺🇦 гігрометр

🇵🇱 higrometr

🇯🇵 湿度計

🇫🇷 hygromètre

🇪🇸 higrómetro

🇹🇷 higrometre

🇰🇷 습도계

🇸🇦 مقياس الرطوبة

🇨🇿 hygrometr

🇸🇰 hygrometer

🇨🇳 湿度计

🇸🇮 higrometer

🇮🇸 rakaþyngd

🇰🇿 гигрометр

🇬🇪 ჰიგრომეტრი

🇦🇿 higrometr

🇲🇽 higrómetro

Etymology

The word 'hygrometer' is derived from the Greek roots 'hygros', meaning 'wet' or 'moist', and 'metron', meaning 'measure'. Its development can be traced back to the 17th century when early scientists sought to measure humidity in the air and its effects on various processes. The first hygrometers were often made from materials that would physically change in response to moisture levels, such as hair or other natural substances. Over time, advancements in technology led to the creation of more precise and reliable instruments. In contemporary usage, hygrometers can be digital or analog, utilizing various technologies, including capacitive, resistive, or optical methods to provide accurate measurements of humidity. Their applications have expanded across different fields, including climate control, meteorological research, and medical environments, highlighting the importance of monitoring humidity for both practical and scientific purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,436 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.