cryptometer

/krɪptəˈmɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used to measure the humidity of the air by determining the rate of evaporation of a hygroscopic substance, usually a salt or a gum.

“The researcher used a cryptometer to track the changes in humidity levels throughout the day.”

Synonyms

  • hygrometer
  • psychrometer

Antonyms

  • hydrometer