hygrometer

noun

hy·​grom·​e·​ter hī-ˈgrä-mə-tər How to pronounce hygrometer (audio)
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
hygrometric adjective

Examples of hygrometer in a Sentence

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Lastly, parents should invest in a hygrometer to monitor the humidity level in the baby’s room. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 15 July 2024 By day two on high, a hygrometer reading showed an increase of 54 percent humidity. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024 His first job is to follow her around with a hygrometer, testing the palace’s moisture levels in order to protect her from her fixation on poisoning via black mold. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 29 Feb. 2024 The best way to measure humidity levels is with a hygrometer, according to Cutler. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hygrometer 

Word History

Etymology

probably from French hygromètre, from hygr- + -mètre -meter

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hygrometer was in 1670

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“Hygrometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygrometer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hygrometer

noun
hy·​grom·​e·​ter hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər How to pronounce hygrometer (audio)
: an instrument for measuring the amount of moisture in the air

Medical Definition

hygrometer

noun
hy·​grom·​e·​ter hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər How to pronounce hygrometer (audio)
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere

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