Hypsometer

/hɪpˈsɒmɪtə/

/hɪpˈsɑːmɪtər/

Translation of "hypsometer" into Russian

Noun

/hɪpˈsɒmɪtə/

/hɪpˈsɑːmɪtər/

hypsometer

hypsometers pl

The scientist used a hypsometer to measure the altitude of the mountain.

Ученый использовал гипсометр для измерения высоты горы.

Noun

/hɪpˈsɒmɪtə/

/hɪpˈsɑːmɪtər/

An instrument used for measuring the height of trees or other tall objects by using the principles of trigonometry.

The forester used a hypsometer to determine the height of the tallest tree in the forest.

A device used to measure altitude by determining the boiling point of water, which varies with atmospheric pressure.

The scientist used a hypsometer to calculate the altitude of the mountain base camp.

Adjective

/hɪpˈsɒmɪtə/

/hɪpˈsɑːmɪtər/

Relating to or derived from a hypsometer or its measurements.

The hypsometer readings were recorded in the expedition log.