Definition of Hygroscope

1. Noun. Hygrometer that shows variations in the relative humidity of the atmosphere.

Generic synonyms: Hygrometer
Derivative terms: Hygroscopic

Definition of Hygroscope

1. n. An instrument which shows whether there is more or less moisture in the atmosphere, without indicating its amount.

Medical Definition of Hygroscope

1. An instrument which shows whether there is more or less moisture in the atmosphere, without indicating its amount. Origin: Gr. Wet + -scope: cf. F. Hygroscope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hygroscope

Hygrophorus caeruleus
Hygrophorus inocybiformis
Hygrophorus kauffmanii
Hygrophorus marzuolus
Hygrophorus purpurascens
Hygrophorus russula
Hygrophorus sordidus
Hygrophorus tennesseensis
Hygrophorus turundus
hygrophthalmic
hygrophyte
hygrophytes
hygrophytic
hygroplasm
hygroscope (current term)
hygroscope (current term)
hygroscopic
hygroscopic
hygroscopicity
hygroscopicity
hygroscopic expansion
hygrostat
hygrostats
hygrostomia
Hygroton
Hygrotrama
Hygrotrama foetens
hying
hyke
hykes

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