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HIGROMETRIA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Meteorology
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hygrometry
1, record 1, English, hygrometry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hygroscopy 2, record 1, English, hygroscopy
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A branch of physics [and meteorology] that deals with the [study and] measurement of humidity especially of the atmosphere. 3, record 1, English, - hygrometry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Accurate measurement and control of the humidity of a gas or combination of gases, such as the Earth's atmosphere. 4, record 1, English, - hygrometry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 5, record 1, English, - hygrometry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Météorologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hygrométrie
1, record 1, French, hygrom%C3%A9trie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hygroscopie 2, record 1, French, hygroscopie
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche de la [physique et de la] météorologie qui traite de l'étude et de la mesure de l'humidité. 3, record 1, French, - hygrom%C3%A9trie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, French, - hygrom%C3%A9trie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física
- Meteorología
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- higrometría
1, record 1, Spanish, higrometr%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- higroscopía 2, record 1, Spanish, higroscop%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rama de la física que se ocupa de determinar el grado de humedad en la atmósfera. 3, record 1, Spanish, - higrometr%C3%ADa
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