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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of hygrometer having wet and dry bulb thermometers, with an adjustable index showing the percentage of moisture in the air, etc. archaic, historical
2. 2
   a wet and dry bulb hygrometer wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

humidorhygrometer

Etymology

From hygro- + Ancient Greek δείκνυμι (deíknumi, “point out”).

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