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actinometry

 

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Noun actinometry has 1 sense
  1. actinometry - measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (especially of the sun's rays)
    --1 is a kind of
    measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration

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Actinometry

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The measurement of the intensity of sunlight.

Example: Actinometry is important in determining the solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

Related Products: Actinometer, Light Meter, Solar Power Equipment

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The branch of chemistry concerned with the measurement of the quantities of radiant energy, especially of light.

Example: Actinometry is useful in studying chemical reactions that are influenced by light intensity.

Related Products: Spectrophotometer, Radiation Detector, Light Intensity Meter

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A branch of photometry that deals with the measurement of the intensity of radiation, especially visible ultraviolet, and infrared light.

Example: Actinometry enables scientists to quantify the amount of ultraviolet radiation in a specific environment.

Related Products: UV Meter, Infrared Thermometer, Radiometer

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The measurement and study of the heating effects of radiation.

Example: Actinometry plays a role in understanding how different materials respond to various levels of radiation heat.

Related Products: Heat Flux Meter, Thermal Camera, Radiation Heat Meter

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The science of measuring solar radiation and its effects on the environment.

Example: Actinometry contributes to our understanding of how solar radiation impacts climate change.

Related Products: Solar Panel, Climate Sensor, Environmental Monitor

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