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evaporometer

evaporometer

9.9
An instrument that measures how fast water evaporates
  • noun
  • /ɪˌvæpəˈrɒmɪtər/
  • Specialized
: evaporómetro
  • The scientist used an evaporometer to record the rate of water loss from the pan.

Examples

  • Meteorological stations often include an evaporometer among their measurement instruments.

  • An evaporometer can provide precise measurements of how quickly water evaporates in different conditions.

  • After a week, data from the evaporometer showed a significant increase in evaporation due to higher temperatures.

  • The evaporometer measured the water loss accurately.

  • Scientists use an evaporometer to study evaporation rates.

  • Researchers installed an evaporometer in the field to monitor the evaporation rates throughout the summer months.

  • Using an evaporometer, the team was able to estimate the water loss from the lake over several weeks.

Synonyms

atmometer
vsevaporometer
  • Specialized
9.9

To measure how fast water turns into vapor and goes into the air

measures water evaporation rate generally without naming the surrounding medium

Surface Forms

evaporometer singular
evaporometers plural

Morphology

evaporometer = evaporate + meter (semi-transparent) = evapor + meter

The word is a technical compound referring to a device for measuring evaporation, but the stem evapor- is not a standalone modern English word and the term is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Evaporometer joins evapor (from 'vapour', the idea of water turning into steam or air) and -meter (a device to 'measure'), just like thermometer. So an evaporometer is a tool that measures how fast water 'turns into vapour'.