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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

psychrometer

/ˈsaɪk.rɪ.mɛtər/ noun · British & US
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What does psychrometer mean?

noun

A device used to measure the temperature and humidity of the air, typically consisting of two thermometers, one wrapped in a wet cloth and the other exposed to the air.

Example

"The meteorologist used a psychrometer to determine the dew point and relative humidity of the atmosphere."

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