Definition of hygroscope in English:
hygroscope
noun ˈhʌɪɡrə(ʊ)skəʊpˈhaɪɡrəˌskoʊp
An instrument which gives an indication of the humidity of the air.
Example sentencesExamples
- Often the humidity required for bacteria to multiply is found on hygroscope materials.
- He also designed the first flight instruments, including anemometers and hygroscopes.
- The table below details the advantages and disadvantages of electric versus mechanical hygroscopes.
- The hygroscope measures and records changes in humidity.
- If moisturising is continuous over the hygroscope moisture content then flax can mould even during a couple of days.
- Babf crystal exhibits high chemical stability, free of moisture and hygroscopes and has very good mechanical properties.
Definition of hygroscope in US English:
hygroscope
nounˈhīɡrəˌskōpˈhaɪɡrəˌskoʊp
An instrument which gives an indication of the humidity of the air.
Example sentencesExamples
- He also designed the first flight instruments, including anemometers and hygroscopes.
- Often the humidity required for bacteria to multiply is found on hygroscope materials.
- The table below details the advantages and disadvantages of electric versus mechanical hygroscopes.
- If moisturising is continuous over the hygroscope moisture content then flax can mould even during a couple of days.
- Babf crystal exhibits high chemical stability, free of moisture and hygroscopes and has very good mechanical properties.
- The hygroscope measures and records changes in humidity.