psychrometry

noun

psy·​chrom·​e·​try sīˈkrämə‧trē How to pronounce psychrometry (audio)
plural -es
1
: the use of the psychrometer
2
: a science dealing with the physical laws governing air and water mixture compare hygrometry

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary psychrometer + -y

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“Psychrometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychrometry. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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