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Hygrometrical

Hygrometric \Hy`gro*met"ric\, Hygrometrical \Hy`gro*met"ric*al\, a. [Cf. F. hygrom['e]trique.]

  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.

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hygrometrical

a. (alternative form of hygrometric English)

Usage examples of "hygrometrical".

Owing to their hygrometrical nature, the sticky threads are laden with tiny drops, and, bending under the burden, have become so many catenaries, so many chaplets of limpid gems, graceful chaplets arranged in exquisite order and following the curve of a swing.

He sent Butcher to show Dr Maturin the temperature at the surface, and ten and at fifty fathoms, together with the hygrometrical readings and a message to the effect that Captain Aubrey was obliged to stay on deck.