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hypsometer [hip′säm·əd·ər] (engineering) An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure to ascertain elevations by determining the boiling point of liquids. Any of several instruments for determining tree heights by triangulation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A hypsometer to measure the height of the lunar mountains, a sextant to take the height of the sun, glasses which would be useful as they neared the moon, all these instruments were carefully looked over, and pronounced good in spite of the violent shock. |
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