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actinometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An instrument used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.

Word forms

actinometer actinometers

Etymology

From actino- + -meter.

Synonyms

heliothermometer

Related words

actinometric actinometry

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