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English
Etymology
From actino- + -meter.
Noun
actinometer (plural actinometers)
- (physics) A device used to measure the heating power of electromagnetic radiation, especially that of solar radiation.
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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from English actinometer.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɑkˈti.noːˌmeː.tər/
- Hyphenation: ac‧ti‧no‧me‧ter
Noun
actinometer m (plural actinometers)
- actinometer