A scientific instrument used to measure the rate or amount of evaporation from water surfaces or other liquids.
From 'evapor-' (from Latin 'evaporare') combined with '-meter' (from Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure'). Meteorologists use this instrument to track water loss from soil and water bodies.
An evaporimeter in a field looks like a simple pan of water, but it's crucial data—meteorologists check these daily to understand drought conditions and predict water availability for crops.
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