Hygrometric

Hygrometric
Hygrometric Hy`gro*met"ric, Hygrometrical Hy`gro*met"ric*al, a. [Cf. F. hygrom['e]trique.] 1. Of or pertaining to hygrometry; made with, or according to, the hygrometer; as, hygrometric observations. [1913 Webster]

2. Readily absorbing and retaining moisture; as, hygrometric substances, like potash. [1913 Webster]


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  • hygrometric — hygrometer ► NOUN ▪ an instrument for measuring humidity. DERIVATIVES hygrometric adjective hygrometry noun. ORIGIN from Greek hugros wet …   English terms dictionary

  • hygrometric — adjective see hygrometer …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • hygrometric — hygrometrically, adv. /huy greuh me trik/, adj. of or pertaining to the hygrometer or hygrometry. [1785 95; HYGRO + METRIC] * * * …   Universalium

  • hygrometric — adjective a) Of or pertaining to hygrometry b) Measured using a hygrometer …   Wiktionary

  • hygrometric — hy·gro·met·ric || ‚haɪgrəʊ metrɪk adj. pertaining to the measurement of moisture …   English contemporary dictionary

  • hygrometric — hy·gro·met·ric …   English syllables

  • hygrometric — /haɪgrəˈmɛtrɪk/ (say huygruh metrik) adjective relating to the hygrometer or hygrometry …  

  • hygrometric — …   Useful english dictionary

  • hygrometric water — noun : water in a mineral that can be released by raising its temperature to 110° C …   Useful english dictionary

  • Hygrometrical — Hygrometric Hy gro*met ric, Hygrometrical Hy gro*met ric*al, a. [Cf. F. hygrom[ e]trique.] 1. Of or pertaining to hygrometry; made with, or according to, the hygrometer; as, hygrometric observations. [1913 Webster] 2. Readily absorbing and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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