Word
Hypsometer
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
hyp-som-e-ter
Definition
- n. - An instrument for measuring heights by observation of
barometric pressure; esp., one for determining heights by ascertaining
the boiling point of water. It consists of a vessel for water, with a
lamp for heating it, and an inclosed thermometer for showing the
temperature of ebullition.
- noun - An altimeter that uses the boiling point of water to determine land elevation
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