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pyrometer

noun
py·​rom·​e·​ter | \ pÄ«-ˈrä-mÉ™-tÉ™r How to pronounce pyrometer (audio) \

Definition of pyrometer

: an instrument for measuring temperatures especially when beyond the range of mercurial thermometers

Other Words from pyrometer

pyrometric \ ËŒpÄ«-​rÉ™-​ˈme-​trik How to pronounce pyrometric (audio) \ adjective
pyrometrically \ ËŒpÄ«-​rÉ™-​ˈme-​tri-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce pyrometrically (audio) \ adverb
pyrometry \ pÄ«-​ˈrä-​mÉ™-​trÄ“ How to pronounce pyrometry (audio) \ noun

First Known Use of pyrometer

1791, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pyrometer

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