English dictionary
hypsometer
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an altimeter that uses the boiling point of water to determine land elevation
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An instrument for measuring heights by observation of barometric pressure; esp., one for determining heights by ascertaining the boiling point of water. It consists of a vessel for water, with a lamp for heating it, and an inclosed thermometer for showing the temperature of ebullition.
Source: webster1913