psychrometry
/saɪˈkrɑmətri/
noun
- The study or measurement of the moisture content in air, including humidity and temperature effects.
- In agriculture, psychrometry helps farmers decide when to irrigate their crops based on air moisture.
- The engineer used psychrometry to design a better air conditioning system for the office building.
- The weather station's psychrometry data showed that the air was very dry, increasing the risk of wildfires.