Crookes radiometer

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

Crookes radiometer

(Physics / General Physics) Physics a type of radiometer consisting of an evacuated glass bulb containing a set of lightweight vanes, each blackened on one side. The vanes are mounted on a vertical axis and revolve when light, or other radiant energy, falls on them

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun

Crookes radiometer - electromagnetic radiometer consisting of a small paddlewheel that rotates when placed in daylight

radiometer - meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic)

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email

Feedback
Add definition

? Mentioned in

radiometer

Dictionary/thesaurus browser

? Full browser

crooked-stemmed aster
crookedly
crookedness
Crooken
crookery
Crookes
Crookes lens
Crookes radiometer
Crookes space
Crookes tube
Crookes William
crookneck
crookneck squash
crool
croon

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.