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HIGROMETRIA [3 records]

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Record 1 2015-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Meteorology
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

A branch of physics [and meteorology] that deals with the [study and] measurement of humidity especially of the atmosphere.

OBS

Accurate measurement and control of the humidity of a gas or combination of gases, such as the Earth's atmosphere.

OBS

The Oxford (source code: OXENG) gives the indication that "hydroscopy" is a synonymous term for "hygrometry", but it gives a slightly different definition for "hygroscopy", as follows: The observation of the humidity of the air or other substance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Météorologie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Branche de la [physique et de la] météorologie qui traite de l'étude et de la mesure de l'humidité.

OBS

Selon le Grand Robert (code ROBER), le terme «hygrométrie» désigne aussi la teneur en vapeur d'eau d'un gaz, en particulier de l'atmosphère.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física
  • Meteorología
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
DEF

Rama de la física que se ocupa de determinar el grado de humedad en la atmósfera.

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Record 2 2010-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Physics
DEF

Belonging to hygrometry; measuring, or relating to, the degree of humidity of the atmosphere or other bodies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Physique
DEF

Qui a rapport à l'hygrométrie.

OBS

"hygrométrie" : Partie de la physique qui a pour objet de déterminer le degré d'humidité de l'atmosphère. [Aussi : ] Teneur en vapeur d'eau d'un gaz, en particulier de l'atmosphère.

CONT

Le groupe est toujours à fonctionnement automatique et (...) a l'avantage de fournir un air froid aux caractéristiques hygrométriques constantes quelles que soient les variations de qualité d'air aspiré en tête.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Física
DEF

Que pertenece a la higrometría, que es la rama de la física que se ocupa de determinar el grado de humedad en la atmósfera.

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Record 3 2003-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Physics
DEF

Pertaining to the hygroscope or hygroscopy; relating to the degree of humidity of the air.

OBS

"hygroscope": An instrument which indicates (without accurately measuring) the degree of humidity in the air.

OBS

"hygroscopy": The observation of the humidity of the air or other substance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Physique
DEF

Se dit de ce qui se rapporte aux hygroscopes ou à l'hygroscopie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Física
DEF

Relativo a los higroscopios o a la higrometría en general.

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