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HYGROSCOPE

\hˈa͡ɪɡɹəskˌə͡ʊp], \hˈa‍ɪɡɹəskˌə‍ʊp], \h_ˈaɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ə_s_k_ˌəʊ_p]\

Definitions of HYGROSCOPE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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An instrument for showing the moisture in the atmosphere.
HYGROSCOPIC.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

An instrument which indicates (without actually measuring) the degree of humidity of the air. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

An instrument to shew the moisture and dryness of the air, and to measure and estimate the quantity of extreme.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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