About The Word Hypsometer
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Hypsometer
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What's The Definition Of Hypsometer?
[n] an altimeter that uses the boiling point of water to determine land elevation
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hypsometer: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hypsometer: See Also | altimeter Hypsometer In Webster's Dictionary \Hyp*som"e*ter\, n. [Gr. ? height + -meter.]
(Physics)
An instrument for measuring heights by observation of
barometric pressure; esp., one for determining heights by
ascertaining the boiling point of water. It consists of a
vessel for water, with a lamp for heating it, and an inclosed
thermometer for showing the temperature of ebullition.
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