radiometer
Noun
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Meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic) (synset 104050065)
is a type of: meter - any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantitysubtypes:
- crookes radiometer - electromagnetic radiometer consisting of a small paddlewheel that rotates when placed in daylight
- radiomicrometer - radiometer that is extremely sensitive
- rayleigh disk - an acoustic radiometer consisting of a light disk suspended from a quartz thread; when exposed to a progressive sound wave its torque can measure velocity
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