Hygrometer
/haɪˈɡrɒm.ɪ.tər/noun
An instrument for measuring the humidity of the air.
Did you know?The roots of 'hygrometer' connect us to ancient Greek notions of moisture and the invisible forces of nature, linking science and magic in measurement.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὑγρός (hygros)
“Wet or moist, representing the essence of water.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
μέτρον (metron)
“Measure, a concept central to understanding both physical and metaphysical realms.”
17th Century
Latin
hygrometrus
“A term borrowed from Greek, referring to an instrument measuring humidity.”
Early 19th Century
English
hygrometer
“Adopted as a scientific term for devices that measure atmospheric moisture.”
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