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photometrical

photometrical

9.0
Relating to measuring the brightness of light
  • adjective
  • /ˌfoʊtəˈmɛtrɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fotométrico
  • The photometrical analysis revealed significant variations in light intensity.

Examples

  • The photometrical data was crucial for calibrating the telescope's sensors.

  • Recent advances have improved the photometrical accuracy of satellite imaging systems.

  • He specializes in photometrical techniques to analyze astronomical images.

  • Can you explain the photometrical methods used in this experiment?

  • He specializes in photometrical techniques to analyze astronomical images.

  • Recent advances have improved the photometrical accuracy of satellite imaging systems.

  • The photometrical data was crucial for calibrating the telescope's sensors.

Synonyms

photometric
vsphotometrical
  • Specialized
1 7.8

Used for measuring light and how bright things are

is identical in meaning but uses a longer adjective ending instead

Surface Forms

photometrical positive

Morphology

photometrical = photometric (semi-transparent) = photo + metr + ic + al

Adding -al to the adjective 'photometric' is a regular and predictable derivational step.

Etymology

Photometrical comes from the Greek parts photo- ('light') and metron ('measure'), the same idea you see in photograph and meter. So, photometrical is about 'measuring the amount or strength of light'.