photometry

pho·tom·e·try | \ fō-ˈtä-mə-trē

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Definition of photometry

: a branch of science that deals with measurement of the intensity of light also : the practice of using a photometer

Examples of photometry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another method of discovering exoplanets is transit photometry. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "One Map, 4,000 Exoplanets," 12 July 2019 The space agency had to miniaturize the technology used in precision photometry, including an active thermal control system and a steady astronomical camera. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "NASA to Test CubeSat Telescope for Measuring the Brightness of Stars," 8 Dec. 2017

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“Photometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photometry. Accessed 25 Oct. 2020.

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