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hypsometer

/ˈhɪpsəmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does hypsometer mean?

noun

A device used to measure the height of a cloud or the altitude of an object by measuring the angle of elevation of the sun or a star.

Example

"The meteorologist used a hypsometer to determine the height of the storm cloud."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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