BOLOMETER
\bəlˈɒmɪtə], \bəlˈɒmɪtə], \b_ə_l_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_t_ə]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An instrument for measuring minute quantities of radiant heat, especially in different parts of the spectrum; - called also actinic balance, thermic balance.
By Oddity Software
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An instrument for measuring minute quantities of radiant heat, especially in different parts of the spectrum; - called also actinic balance, thermic balance.
By Noah Webster.
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b[=o]-lom'e-t[.e]r, n. an instrument for measuring minute amounts of radiant heat. [Gr. bol[=e], ray (ballein, to throw), metron, a measure.]
By Thomas Davidson
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Radiation-measurer. [Greek]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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