Definition of hypsometer
: any of various instruments for determining the height of trees by triangulation
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Origin and Etymology of hypsometer
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek hypsos height (akin to Old English ūp up) + International Scientific Vocabulary -meter — more at up
First Known Use: 1927
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