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hypsometry

/hip-som-i-tree/US // hɪpˈsɒm ɪ tri //UK // (hɪpˈsɒmɪtrɪ) //

湿度测量法,测湿法,湿度测量,湿度测定

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : vertical control in mapping; the establishment of elevations or altitudes.

Examples

  • Hypsometry, hip-som′e-tri, n. the art of measuring the heights of places on the earth's surface by means of the Hypsom′eter.

  • Associated words: altimetry, altimeter, hypsometry, hypsometer.

  • What a deplorable state for the science of hypsometry to be in!