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radiomicrometer

radiomicrometer

9.9
A very sensitive device that measures tiny amounts of light or heat
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdiəʊmaɪˈkrɒmɪtə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiomicrómetro
  • The scientist used a radiomicrometer to detect the faint energy emitted by the sample.

Examples

  • Because of its high sensitivity, a radiomicrometer is ideal for measuring very weak sources of light.

  • Early astronomical observations relied on the radiomicrometer to register minimal heat from distant stars.

  • The radiomicrometer detected minimal radiation levels.

  • Many scientists rely on the radiomicrometer for precise measurements.

  • Because of its high sensitivity, a radiomicrometer is ideal for measuring very weak sources of light.

  • The scientist used a radiomicrometer to detect the faint energy emitted by the sample.

  • Early astronomical observations relied on the radiomicrometer to register minimal heat from distant stars.

Synonyms

radiometer
vsradiomicrometer
  • Specialized
1 8.5

A device that measures energy from light or heat

is specialized for detecting very small amounts with much higher sensitivity

How Sensitive

radiomicrometer
  • Specialized
9.9
bolometer
  • Specialized
9.9
radiometer
  • Specialized
1 8.5
light meter
  • Specialized
1 4.2
detector
  • Specialized
189 3.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

radiomicrometer = micrometer (semi-transparent) = radio + micro + meter

It is most naturally interpreted as micrometer with the prefix radio- added, but the resulting scientific instrument name is technical.

Etymology

The word radiomicrometer breaks into radio- 'ray' as in radiation, micro- 'small', and -meter 'measure', like radiation, microchip, and thermometer. So, a radiomicrometer is a very small, highly sensitive instrument that measures tiny amounts of radiation, like weak light or heat.