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radiometry

radiometry

8.1
Measuring the amount and brightness of light
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdiˈɒmətri/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiometría
  • In radiometry, researchers analyze how much light is emitted from a source to determine its luminosity.

Examples

  • The study of radiometry helps scientists understand how electromagnetic radiation affects different materials.

  • Rex: Radio science and radiometry.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The field of radiometry is essential for accurately measuring the intensity of light in various scientific experiments.

Surface Forms

radiometry singular
radiometries plural

Morphology

radiometry = radiation (transparent) = radio + metry

Formed by the combining form 'radio-' (relating to radiation) plus the suffix '-metry' meaning measurement, so the sense 'measurement of radiation' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Radiometry comes from radio-, a part meaning 'ray' or 'beam of light', and -metry, a root meaning 'measure' that you see in the word meter, as in thermometer. So, radiometry literally means 'measuring rays', which is why it refers to measuring light and other radiation.