Drosometer

/droʊˈsɒmɪtər/ noun

Definition

An instrument that measures or detects the presence and amount of dew.

Etymology

From Greek 'drosos' (dew) and 'metron' (measure), literally 'dew-measurer,' a scientific instrument for quantifying condensation.

Kelly Says

A drosometer is so specific that almost nobody uses one anymore, but farmers once relied on them to predict frost and know when to protect crops—it's a forgotten tool of agricultural wisdom!

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