noun
- instruments that measure humidity in the air by using two thermometers, one dry and one with a wet bulb
Usage: scientific; meteorological
Examples
- The meteorologist used psychrometers to determine the relative humidity.
- Weather stations often employ psychrometers for accurate humidity readings.
- Students learned to read psychrometers in their earth science class.
- The greenhouse manager checked the psychrometers daily to monitor air moisture.
- Digital psychrometers have largely replaced the traditional sling models.
- Laboratory technicians calibrated the psychrometers before the experiment.