a hygrometer consisting of a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer; their difference indicates the dryness of the surrounding air
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psychrometer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | hygrometer |
Examples of psychrometer
psychrometer
A psychrometer is a device that includes both a dry-bulb and a wet-bulb thermometer.
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A device used to measure humidity is called a psychrometer or hygrometer.
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These quantities are readily estimated by using a sling psychrometer.
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With a growing demand on the amount of measurements taken the psychrometer is now replaced by a dewpoint gauge known as a dewcheck.
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A psychrometer consists of two thermometers, one which is dry and one which is kept moist with distilled water on a sock or wick.
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A sling psychrometer requires manual operation to create the airflow over the bulbs, but a powered psychrometer includes a fan for this function.
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Alternatively a whirling psychrometer uses the same principle, however the two thermometers are fitted into a device that resembles a ratchet or football rattle.
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