: an instrument for measuring luminous intensity, luminous flux, illumination, or brightness
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebSo Masson's group is now developing a portable spectral photometer to augment its plasmonic tongue, thereby ensuring accurate readings. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 28 May 2020
Word History
Etymology
New Latin photometrum, from phot- + -metrum -meter
First Known Use
1779, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing photometer
flame photometer
flame photometer
Medical Definition
photometer 1 of 2
noun
pho·tom·e·ter fō-ˈtäm-ət-ər
: an instrument for measuring the intensity of light, luminous flux, illumination or brightness by comparison of two unequal lights from different sources usually by reducing the illumination of one (as by varying the distance of the source or using a polarizing device) until the two lights appear equal with the amount of adjustment serving as the basis of comparison and the equality of illumination being judged by various means