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pyroscope

pyroscope

9.9
A device that measures very high temperatures by looking at the color of light from hot objects
  • noun
  • /ˈpaɪrəˌskoʊp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : piroscopio
  • By comparing the colors observed through the pyroscope, she estimated the furnace's heat.

Examples

  • A pyroscope can be particularly useful when measuring the temperature of molten glass.

  • The scientist used a pyroscope to determine the temperature of the glowing metal.

  • The engineer used a pyroscope to measure the furnace temperature.

  • A pyroscope provides accurate readings of high temperatures.

  • The scientist used a pyroscope to determine the temperature of the glowing metal.

  • By comparing the colors observed through the pyroscope, she estimated the furnace's heat.

  • A pyroscope can be particularly useful when measuring the temperature of molten glass.

Synonyms

optical pyrometer
vspyroscope
  • Specialized
8.8

A tool that measures very high temperatures by comparing a hot object's light color to a known value

relies on direct color observation without comparing to a calibrated standard
pyrometer
vspyroscope
  • Specialized
9.8

An instrument that measures very high temperatures in furnaces and kilns

uses color observation rather than broader instruments for high temperatures
radiation pyrometer
vspyroscope
  • Specialized
8.9

A tool that measures temperature of hot objects without touching them

uses color observation directly rather than remote focused radiation sensing
resistance pyrometer
vspyroscope
  • Specialized
8.4

A device that measures very high temperatures by watching how electricity in a hot wire changes

uses color observation rather than measuring electrical resistance changes

Surface Forms

pyroscope singular
pyroscopes plural

Morphology

pyroscope = scope (opaque) = pyro + scope

The parts suggest a heat-related viewing instrument, but the specific use for measuring temperature by emitted light is specialized and not directly predictable.

Etymology

Pyroscope comes from the Greek parts pyro- meaning 'fire' and -scope meaning 'to look', the same roots you see in telescope and microscope. So a pyroscope is like a 'look at fire' tool, which fits because it measures very high temperature by watching the color of light from a hot object.