Definition of dry-bulb thermometer Dry-bulb thermometer

dry•bulb ther•mom•e•ter

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What does dry-bulb thermometer mean?

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dry-bulb thermometer - an ordinary thermometer with a dry bulb; used to measure the air temperature
		thermometer measuring instrument for measuring temperature
		psychrometer a hygrometer consisting of a dry-bulb thermometer and a wet-bulb thermometer; their difference indicates the dryness of the surrounding air

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dry-bulb thermometer
The readings of this instrument, when compared with those of a wet-bulb thermometer, indicate the amount of moisture in the air, and thence the probability of rain.