hygrometer

noun

hy·​grom·​e·​ter hī-ˈgrä-mə-tər How to pronounce hygrometer (audio)
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
hygrometric adjective

Examples of hygrometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite the discrepancy between the various hygrometer readings, the change in the humidity level was consistent. Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 31 July 2023 On the third use, our hygrometer indicated a 15 percent change in humidity whereas the dehumidifier’s hygrometer indicated an 8 percent change in humidity. Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 31 July 2023 Which Interior and Exterior Door Materials Are Most Durable? Check Humidity Levels Swollen wood is one of the most common causes of a sticking door, so as part of your initial inspection, check the humidity levels in your home with a hygrometer. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023 Sensors The sensors that typically come with a weather station include a thermometer, a barometric pressure measure, an anemometer to measure wind speeds and pressure, and a hygrometer to measure relative humidity. Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2023 The only way to determine if your plant requires more humidity is to purchase a hygrometer or something akin to The Sill's handheld humidity meter. Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 22 June 2023 The standard addresses accelerometers, magnetometers, gyrometers/gyroscopes, accelerometer/magnetometer/gyroscope combination sensors, barometer/pressure sensors, hygrometer/humidity sensors, temperature sensors, light sensors, and proximity sensors. IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2022 Use a digital hygrometer to check relative humidity in the room with the tree. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2022 To measure humidity, buy an inexpensive hygrometer ($11, The Home Depot) at your local hardware store or online and make sure the humidity stays below 60%, says David Corry, M.D., professor of medicine in the section of immunology, allergy, and rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Barbara Brody, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

probably from French hygromètre, from hygr- + -mètre -meter

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hygrometer was in 1670

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Cite this Entry

“Hygrometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygrometer. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hygrometer

noun
hy·​grom·​e·​ter hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər How to pronounce hygrometer (audio)
: an instrument for measuring the amount of moisture in the air

Medical Definition

hygrometer

noun
hy·​grom·​e·​ter hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər How to pronounce hygrometer (audio)
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere

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