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bolometer

Syllabification: (bo·lom·e·ter)
Pronunciation: /bōˈlämitər/
Definition of bolometer

noun

  • a sensitive electrical instrument for measuring radiant energy.

Derivatives

bolometric

Pronunciation: /ˌbōləˈmetrik/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek bolē 'ray of light' + -meter

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