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psychrometer
[ sahy-krom-i-ter ]
noun
- an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated.
psychrometer
/ ɪˈɒɪə /
noun
- a type of hygrometer consisting of two thermometers, one of which has a dry bulb and the other a bulb that is kept moist and ventilated. The difference between the readings of the thermometers gives an indication of atmospheric humidity Also calledwet-and-dry-bulb thermometer
psychrometer
- See under hygrometer
Other Word Forms
- ··· [sahy-kr, uh, -, me, -trik], c·۾· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of psychrometer1
Example Sentences
In one video, Huth licks his forearm and flails his arms, turning himself into a human sling psychrometer to estimate humidity.
One, called a psychrometer, compared a wet thermometer bulb, cooled by evaporation, with a dry thermometer bulb.
For meteorological observations, in addition to the ordinary thermometers, barometers, aneroids, psychrometers, hygrometers, anemometers, etc., etc., self-registering instruments were also taken.
To find the relative humidity by use of wet-and-dry-bulb hygrometer or psychrometer: Place the instrument in a strong circulation of air, or wave it to and fro.
The humidity of the air was observed both by August's psychrometer and Saussure's hygrometer.
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