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albedometer

noun
al·be·dom·e·ter | \ ˌal-bə-ˈdä-mə-tər \
plural -s

Definition of albedometer 

: a device for measuring the reflection of light (as by snow)

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First Known Use of albedometer

1941, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for albedometer

albedo + -meter

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