photometer

[ foh-tom-i-ter ]

/ foʊˈtɒm ɪ tər /

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noun Optics.

an instrument that measures luminous intensity or brightness, luminous flux, light distribution, color, etc., usually by comparing the light emitted by two sources, one source having certain specified standard characteristics.

Origin of photometer

From the New Latin word photometrum, dating back to 1770–80. See photo-, -meter

Words nearby photometer

photom., photomacrograph, photomap, photomechanical, photomechanical transfer, photometer, photometric brightness, photometry, photomicrograph, photomicroscope, photomontage

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Example sentences from the Web for photometer

A number of measurements of the illuminating power of an electric lamp were rapidly made during the lecture with this photometer.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 288|Various
The photometer may show a very adequate intensity of illumination; nevertheless seeing may be unsatisfactory or even impossible.
Visual Illusions|Matthew Luckiesh
The photometer or instrument for accurate comparison of lights, their amount and intensity, tells a different story.
Astronomy|David Todd
The photometer has played an important rôle in establishing the scientific basis of camouflage.
Visual Illusions|Matthew Luckiesh

The photometer, preferably one of the Lummer-Brodhun form, is set up on a gallery or bench.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 6|Various

British Dictionary definitions for photometer

photometer

/ (fəʊˈtɒmɪtə) /

noun

an instrument used in photometry, usually one that compares the illumination produced by a particular light source with that produced by a standard sourceSee also spectrophotometer

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单词	photometer
释义	photometer [ foh-tom-i-ter ] / foʊˈtɒm ɪ tər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR photometer ON THESAURUS.COM noun Optics. an instrument that measures luminous intensity or brightness, luminous flux, light distribution, color, etc., usually by comparing the light emitted by two sources, one source having certain specified standard characteristics. Origin of photometer From the New Latin word photometrum, dating back to 1770–80. See photo-, -meter Words nearby photometer photom., photomacrograph, photomap, photomechanical, photomechanical transfer, photometer, photometric brightness, photometry, photomicrograph, photomicroscope, photomontage Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for photometer A number of measurements of the illuminating power of an electric lamp were rapidly made during the lecture with this photometer. Scientific American Supplement, No. 288\|Various The photometer may show a very adequate intensity of illumination; nevertheless seeing may be unsatisfactory or even impossible. Visual Illusions\|Matthew Luckiesh The photometer or instrument for accurate comparison of lights, their amount and intensity, tells a different story. Astronomy\|David Todd The photometer has played an important rôle in establishing the scientific basis of camouflage. Visual Illusions\|Matthew Luckiesh The photometer, preferably one of the Lummer-Brodhun form, is set up on a gallery or bench. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 6\|Various British Dictionary definitions for photometer photometer / (fəʊˈtɒmɪtə) / noun an instrument used in photometry, usually one that compares the illumination produced by a particular light source with that produced by a standard sourceSee also spectrophotometer Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to photometer actinometer, exposure meter, radiometer
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photometer

noun Optics.

Origin of photometer

Words nearby photometer

Example sentences from the Web for photometer

British Dictionary definitions for photometer

noun

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