hygrometric

adjective

hy·​gro·​met·​ric ¦hīgrə¦me‧trik How to pronounce hygrometric (audio)
variants or less commonly hygrometrical
-rə̇kəl
1
: of or relating to hygrometry or to humidity
2
hygrometrically
-rə̇k(ə)lē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

probably from French hygrométrique, from hygrométrie hygrometry + -ique -ic, -ical

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“Hygrometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygrometric. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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