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ra·di·om·e·ter
 radiometer
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- pronunciation:
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noun |
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an instrument for measuring radiant energy or transforming radiant energy into mechanical energy, consisting of vertical vanes that absorb more heat on one side than the other, so that they rotate around an axis when irradiated.
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| derivations: |
radiometric (adj.), radiometry (n.) |
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