| Term | Lysimeter |
|---|---|
| Definition | A type of evaporation gauge that consists of a tank or pan of soil placed in a field and manipulated so that the soil, water, thermal, and vegetative properties in the tank duplicate as closely as possible the properties of the surrounding area. |
| Provenance | - |
| Provenance uri | https://glossary.ametsoc.org/w/index.php?title=Lysimeter&oldid=12197 |
| Category | - |
| Note | - |
| Status | ACCEPTED |