radiometer


ra·di·om·e·ter

noun \ˌrā-dē-ˈä-mə-tər\

Definition of RADIOMETER

: an instrument for detecting and usually for measuring the intensity of radiant energy
ra·di·om·e·try \-mə-trē\ noun

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First Known Use of RADIOMETER

1875

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