hygrometer
noun
hy·grom·e·ter
hī-ˈgrä-mə-tər 
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
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There are also smart sensing devices like the Govee Smart Air Quality Monitor and Amazon Alexa Air Quality Monitor that are also smart thermostats and hygrometers that can turn smart heaters, dehumidifiers, humidifiers and air purifiers on or off depending on the conditions in the room.
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2025
For best results, Oliver recommends monitoring your home’s humidity level with a hygrometer and adjusting your humidifier use accordingly.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
The kit comprises a tub with a lid, filters, a hygrometer, a humidifier, and a fan to maintain airflow, though no instructions are provided.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 6 Nov. 2025
Checkley advises buying a thermostat with a humidity sensor, called a hygrometer, to track the level.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2025
For best results, Oliver recommends monitoring your home’s humidity level with a hygrometer and adjusting your humidifier use accordingly.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
The kit comprises a tub with a lid, filters, a hygrometer, a humidifier, and a fan to maintain airflow, though no instructions are provided.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 6 Nov. 2025
Checkley advises buying a thermostat with a humidity sensor, called a hygrometer, to track the level.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 12 June 2025
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“Hygrometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygrometer. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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hygrometer
noun
hy·grom·e·ter
hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər
: an instrument for measuring the amount of moisture in the air
Medical Definition
hygrometer
noun
hy·grom·e·ter
hī-ˈgräm-ət-ər
: any of several instruments for measuring the humidity of the atmosphere
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