psychrometer
[ sahy-krom-i-ter ]
/ saɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər /
noun
an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated.
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British Dictionary definitions for psychrometer
psychrometer
/ (saɪˈkrɒmɪtə) /
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 called: wet-and-dry-bulb thermometer
Medical definitions for psychrometer
psychrometer
[ sī-krŏm′ĭ-tər ]
n.
An instrument that uses the difference in readings between thermometers specialized to measure the moisture content or relative humidity of air.
Scientific definitions for psychrometer
psychrometer
[ sī-krŏm′ĭ-tər ]
See under hygrometer.