intensitometer

noun

in·​ten·​si·​tom·​e·​ter
ə̇n‧ˌten(t)səˈtämədə(r)
: an instrument for measuring the intensity of X rays

Word History

Etymology

intensito- (from intensity) + -meter

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“Intensitometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intensitometer. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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