Hygroscope

[haigrәskәup]

Definition

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

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Definition

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

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Definition

n. an instrument for indicating the humidity of the atmosphere.—adjs. Hygroscop′ic -al.—ns. Hygroscopic′ity; Hygrostat′ics the art of measuring degrees of moisture.

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