hyetograph

hyetograph
instrument for recording rainfall

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  • Hyetograph — Hy e*to*graph, n. [Gr. ? rain + graph.] A chart or graphic representation of the average distribution of rain over the surface of the earth. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • hyetograph — [hī′ə tə graf΄] n. [ HYETO + GRAPH] a chart showing the distribution of rainfall over a particular period of time or a particular area …   English World dictionary

  • Hyetograph — A hyetograph is a graphical representation of the distribution of rainfall over the total duration of the storm event. For example, in the 24 hour rainfall distributions as developed by the Soil Conservation Service (now the NRCS or National… …   Wikipedia

  • hyetograph — /huy et euh graf , grahf , huy i teuh /, n. a map or chart showing the average rainfall for the localities represented. [HYETO + GRAPH] * * * …   Universalium

  • hyetograph — noun A graphical representation of rainfall over time …   Wiktionary

  • Hyetograph — Hy|e|to|graph 〈m. 16; veraltet〉 = Hyetograf * * * Hy|e|to|graph, der; en, en [zu griech. hyetós = Regen u. ↑ graph] (Met. veraltend): Gerät zur fortlaufenden Registrierung von Niederschlagsmengen …   Universal-Lexikon

  • hyetograph —    A graph of rainfall intensity against time [16] …   Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology

  • Hyetograph — Hy|e|to|graph 〈m.; Gen.: en, Pl.: en; Meteor.〉 = Pluviograph; oV …   Lexikalische Deutsches Wörterbuch

  • hyetograph — hy·et·o·graph …   English syllables

  • hyetograph — /ˈhaɪətəgræf/ (say huyuhtuhgraf), / graf/ (say grahf) noun 1. an instrument for collecting, measuring, and recording rainfall. 2. a map or chart showing average rainfall in a particular locality. {hyeto + graph} …  

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