hypsometer

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Meaning

1. noun An instrument that measures altitude indirectly by measuring the boiling point of water (which varies with atmospheric pressure).

Similar words

hypsometry hygroscope telehydrobarometer hygrometer hydrometre hippometer thermohydrometer hygrometre hydropletismometer hydrometer

Often followed by

is and to thermometer readings

Word family

hypsometers