Clay atmometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004326",
  "term": "Clay atmometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument used to measure potential evaporation from a wet, porous ceramic surface, designed to simulate evaporation from a saturated soil or plant surface. It consists of a porous ceramic sphere or cylinder connected to a water reservoir. The rate of water loss from the reservoir indicates the evaporative demand of the atmosphere.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/clay-atmometer/"
}