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How to measure humidity

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Humidity is measured using a hygrometer.

Because so many things are influenced by humidity, it follows that there are very many effects (principles) that can be used to measure it. Some main methods are as follows:

  • electrical impedance
  • condensation
  • wet- and dry-bulb (psychrometer)
  • mechanical (dimensional change of material)

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