Actinometry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæktɪˈnɒmətɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Actinometry is a noun meaning the measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
Meaning
the measurement of the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
More Meanings
- the measurement of the chemical or actinic energy of light
Example Sentences
ACTINOMETRY (chapter title)
the air with its actinometry presents itself in the light of a thermal adjustment , by which the land and sea are prevented from becoming seething hot
Word Forms
- actinometries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include actinism, magnetocalorimetry, spectroradiometry, photoheating, thermoacoustimetry, thermosonimetry.
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