hygrometer
noun/haɪˈɡɹɒmɪtə(ɹ)/
Etymology From French hygromètre, from hygro- + -meter.
1
Climatology, Meteorology, Natural sciences An instrument that measures the humidity of the air or other gases, especially the relative humidity.
- Derived terms
- absorption hygrometer, thermohygrometer, wet-and-dry-bulb hygrometer
- Related terms
- hydrometer, psychrometer