HYGROLOGY
Hy*grol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy: cf. F. hygrologie.] (Med.)
Defn: The science which treats of the fluids of the body.
HYGROMETER
Hy*grom"e*ter, n. Etym: [Gr. -meter: cf. F. hygromètre.] (Physics)
Defn: An instrument for measuring the degree of moisture of the atmosphere. Daniell's hygrometer, a form of hygrometer consisting of a bent glass tube terminating in two bulbs, the one covered with muslin, the other of black glass, and containing ether and a thermometer. Ether being poured on the muslin, the black ball, cooled by the evaporation of the ether within, is soon covered with dew; at this moment, the inclosed thermometer gives the dew-point, and this, compared with the reading of one in the air, determines the humidity.
HYGROMETRIC; HYGROMETRICAL
Hy`gro*met"ric, Hy`gro*met"ric*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. hygrométrique.]
1. Of or pertaining to hygrometry; made with, or according to, the hygrometer; as, hygrometric observations.
2. Readily absorbing and retaining moisture; as, hygrometric substances, like potash.
HYGROMETRY
Hy*grom"e*try, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hygrométrie.] (Physics)
Defn: That branch of physics which relates to the determination of the humidity of bodies, particularly of the atmosphere, with the theory and use of the instruments constructed for this purpose.
HYGROPHANOUS
Hy*groph"a*nous, a. Etym: [Gr.