hygrometer
[haɪˈɡrɑːmɪtər]
nounmasculinepl: hygrometers
higrômetro
1. An instrument used to measure the relative humidity or moisture content of the air
The hygrometer on the wall showed that the humidity level was 65 percent.
O higrômetro na parede mostrava que o nível de umidade era 65 por cento.
2. A device that indicates changes in atmospheric moisture
Meteorologists use a hygrometer to track weather patterns and predict rainfall.
Meteorologistas usam um higrômetro para rastrear padrões climáticos e prever chuvas.
Hygrometers are particularly important in Brazil due to seasonal humidity variations and tropical climate monitoring. They are commonly found in homes, weather stations, and industrial facilities. In the United States, hygrometers are standard instruments in meteorology, HVAC systems, and climate-controlled environments like museums and laboratories.
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