Atmometer (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument that measures rate of evaporation of water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The atmometer was used to measure the rate of evaporation of water in the greenhouse to determine the optimal watering schedule for the plants.
- By using an atmometer, the researcher was able to collect data on the rate of evaporation of water in different environmental conditions.
- The atmometer was placed in the field to measure the rate of evaporation of water from the soil surface over a period of several weeks.
- The data collected from the atmometer was used to calculate the water balance of the watershed and predict the likelihood of drought.
- The atmometer was calibrated before use to ensure accurate measurements of the rate of evaporation of water from the surface of the lake.