HYGROSCOPE

hygroscope

(noun) hygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hygroscope (plural hygroscopes)

An instrument that indicates changes in atmospheric humidity

Source: Wiktionary


Hy"gro*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. -scope: cf. F. hygroscope.] (Physics)

Definition: An instrument which shows whether there is more or less moisture in the atmosphere, without indicating its amount.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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