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psychrometer

/saɪˈkrɒm.ɪ.tər/

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noun

/saɪˈkrɒm.ɪ.tər/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный прибор, используемый для измерения влажности воздуха, состоящий из сухого и влажного термометров; разница в их показаниях указывает на сухость окружающего воздуха.

A scientific instrument used to measure the humidity of air, consisting of a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer; the difference in their readings indicates the dryness of the surrounding air.

  1. Hygrometer with two thermometersC2formalscientific

    An instrument used to measure the humidity of air, consisting of a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer; the difference in their readings indicates the dryness of the surrounding air.

    ruПсихрометр

    • The meteorologist used a psychrometer to measure the relative humidity.
    • A sling psychrometer is spun in the air to get an accurate reading.
    • The difference between the dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures on the psychrometer helps calculate dew point.
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  • psychrometer's possessive singular form