bolometer

noun
bo·​lom·​e·​ter | \ bō-ˈlä-mə-tər How to pronounce bolometer (audio) \

Definition of bolometer

: a very sensitive thermometer whose electrical resistance varies with temperature and which is used in the detection and measurement of feeble thermal radiation and is especially adapted to the study of infrared spectra

Other Words from bolometer

bolometric \ ˌbō-​lə-​ˈme-​trik How to pronounce bolometric (audio) \ adjective
bolometrically \ ˌbō-​lə-​ˈme-​tri-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce bolometrically (audio) \ adverb

First Known Use of bolometer

1878, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bolometer

Greek bolē stroke, beam of light (from ballein to throw) + English -o- + -meter — more at devil

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bolometer

noun
bo·​lom·​e·​ter | \ bō-ˈläm-ət-ər How to pronounce bolometer (audio) \

Medical Definition of bolometer

: a very sensitive thermometer used in the detection and measurement of feeble thermal radiation and especially adapted to the study of infrared spectra

Other Words from bolometer

bolometric \ ˌbō-​lə-​ˈme-​trik How to pronounce bolometric (audio) \ adjective
bolometrically \ -​tri-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce bolometrically (audio) \ adverb