What is "hypsometric"

Hypsometric \Hyp`so*met"ric\, Hypsometrical \Hyp`so*met"ric*al\, a. Of or pertaining to hypsometry.

a. Of or pertaining to hypsometry.

Hypsometric is a scientific term relating to the measurement of heights. The term originates from the Greek word "hypsos" meaning height and the word metre is from the Greek (métron), "a measure".

• Hypsometric curve is a histogram of elevations of a landscape
• Hypsometric equation relates pressure to height in the atmosphere
• Hypsometric tints are a technique of showing elevation on maps

A Hypsometer is an instrument for measuring altitude using the boiling point of a liquid.