hygrograph

noun

hy·​gro·​graph ˈhī-grə-ˌgraf How to pronounce hygrograph (audio)
: an instrument for recording automatically variations in atmospheric humidity

Word History

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International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hygrograph was circa 1864

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“Hygrograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygrograph. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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hygrograph

noun
hy·​gro·​graph ˈhī-grə-ˌgraf How to pronounce hygrograph (audio)
: an instrument for automatic recording of changes in the amount of moisture in the air
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