Definition of Hygroscope. Meaning of Hygroscope. Synonyms of Hygroscope

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Definition of Hygroscope

Hygroscope
Hygroscope Hy"gro*scope, n. [Gr. ? wet + -scope: cf. F. hygroscope.] (Physics) An instrument which shows whether there is more or less moisture in the atmosphere, without indicating its amount.

Meaning of Hygroscope from wikipedia

- 17th century, some scientists called humidity-measuring instruments hygroscopes; that word is no longer in use, but hygroscopic and hygroscopy, which...
- begin that way, with the word hygroscope referring in the 1790s to measuring devices for humidity level. These hygroscopes used materials, such as certain...
- foundation of a fine mechanical factory in Einbeck 1867: invention of thermo-hygroscope (combination hair hygrometer and bimetal) 1875: invention of table hygrometer...