Actinometer
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Actinometer is a noun meaning (physics) An instrument used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
Meaning
(physics) An instrument used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
Word Forms
- actinometers
Synonyms for actinometer
Depending on context, synonyms include heliothermometer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyranometer, actinograph, absorptiometer, dynactinometer, actinophone, actimeter.
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