pyrgeometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device that measures near-surface infrared radiation spectrum, based on the resistance/voltage changes in a material that is sensitive to the net energy transfer by radiation that occurs between itself and its surroundings.

Word forms

pyrgeometer pyrgeometers pyrogeometer

Etymology

From pyr- + geo- + -meter.

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