hyetograph
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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 — 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 — instrument for recording rainfall Scientific Instruments … Phrontistery dictionary
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} …
