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rain gauge
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rain gauge, rain gage, pluviometer, udometernoun
gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation
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rain gaugenoun
A device, used in meteorology, to measure rainfall; a pluviometer.
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Rain gauge
A rain gauge (also known as udometer, pluvia metior, pluviometer, ombrometer, and hyetometer) is an instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a predefined area, over a period of time. It is used for determining the depth of precipitation (usually in mm) that occurs over a unit area and thus measuring rainfall amount.
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rain gauge
A rain gauge is a device or instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to measure the amount of rainfall in a specific period of time. It typically collects and accumulates rainwater, which is then typically measured in millimeters.
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Rain gauge
A rain gauge is a type of instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period of time.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rain gauge in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rain gauge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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