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microphotometer

microphotometer

9.9
A tool that measures how dark small parts of a photo or tissue sample are
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊfəˈtɒmɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : microfotómetro
  • Accurate measurements from the microphotometer revealed subtle changes in density across the specimen.

Examples

  • The laboratory uses a microphotometer to analyze the fine details in stained tissue samples.

  • A technician adjusted the settings of the microphotometer for optimal scanning of the photographic plate.

  • The microphotometer is essential for analyzing tiny samples.

  • A microphotometer can help in studying film density.

  • The laboratory uses a microphotometer to analyze the fine details in stained tissue samples.

  • Accurate measurements from the microphotometer revealed subtle changes in density across the specimen.

  • A technician adjusted the settings of the microphotometer for optimal scanning of the photographic plate.

Synonyms

spectrophotometer
vsmicrophotometer
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A machine that measures how much light of different colors a substance absorbs to help know what it is

measures density variations in very small or microscopic areas rather than spectra
densitometer
vsmicrophotometer
  • Specialized
9.5

A tool that measures how dark a photo film or print is

measures density variations in very small or microscopic areas

Surface Forms

microphotometer singular
microphotometers plural

Morphology

microphotometer = photometer (semi-transparent) = micro + photo + meter

The word is formed by adding micro- to photometer, so the size-modifying relation is straightforward.

Etymology

The word microphotometer breaks into micro- 'small', photo- 'light', and -meter 'measure', like micro in microscope and photo in photograph. So, a microphotometer is a tool that measures tiny changes in light or darkness in very small photos or samples.