reflectometer
- noun
- /rɪˈflɛktəˌmɛtər/
- Specialized
- The researcher used a reflectometer to accurately measure the reflectance of the material's surface.
- acoustic reflectometer
- commercially available reflectometer
- available reflectometer
Examples
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For one test, a device called a reflectometer is used to measure the degree of whiteness in processed tuber samples destined to become chips.
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We recommend screening with this acoustic reflectometer to rule out OME in adult and pediatric patients.
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The reflectometer generated an error report for 5 of the 66 ears (7.6%).
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Magnetometer and Electron Reflectometer
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In this article, we describe our evaluation of the accuracy of a commercially available acoustic reflectometer for detecting OME in adults and children.
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We conducted a study of 80 patients to evaluate the accuracy of a commercially available acoustic reflectometer in identifying the presence or absence of otitis media with effusion (OME).
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Before applying the paint, the technician calibrated the reflectometer to ensure precise readings.
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A reflectometer can help assess the quality of coatings on various surfaces by measuring their reflectance.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word reflectometer comes from reflect (a root meaning 'to send back' or 'bend back') and -meter (a common ending meaning 'measure', as in thermometer). So, a reflectometer is an instrument that measures how much light a surface 'sends back'.
