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hypsometer

hypsometer

9.9
A tool that finds height above sea level by measuring the boiling temperature of water
  • noun
  • /haɪpˈsɒmɪtə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipsómetro
  • A hypsometer operates on the principle that water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes.

Examples

  • The scientist used a hypsometer to determine the elevation of the mountain camp.

  • Older explorers often relied on a hypsometer when surveying remote regions.

  • The hypsometer is essential for accurate elevation measurements.

  • Many scientists use a hypsometer in their fieldwork.

  • The scientist used a hypsometer to determine the elevation of the mountain camp.

  • A hypsometer operates on the principle that water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes.

  • Older explorers often relied on a hypsometer when surveying remote regions.

Synonyms

tacheometer
vshypsometer
  • Archaic
9.9

An instrument for measuring distance, direction, and height on land quickly

uses boiling point of water to determine elevation rather than general surveying

How Precise

hypsometer
  • Specialized
9.9
water meter
  • Specialized
2 2.6
hydrometer
  • Specialized
2 7.9
hydroscope
  • Specialized
9.9
test paper
  • Specialized
3.1

Surface Forms

hypsometer singular
hypsometers plural

Morphology

hypsometer = meter (semi-transparent) = hypso + meter

The form clearly combines the height-related element hypso- with meter, but the specific scientific method of measuring elevation by boiling point is specialized.

Etymology

The word hypsometer comes from Greek parts hyps- 'height' and -meter 'measure', the same ending you see in words like thermometer. So a hypsometer is a tool to 'measure height', and it does this by watching when water boils, because water boils at lower temperatures at higher places.