ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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