drosometer

/ˈdroʊsɒmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used to measure the humidity of the air in relation to the rate of evaporation from a surface, typically used in the study of insects and their eggs.

“The entomologist used a drosometer to calculate the optimal humidity level for the fruit flies’ eggs.”

Synonyms

  • evaporimeter
  • humidity meter

Antonyms

  • hygrometer