bo·lom·e·ter

(bō-lŏm′ĭ-tər)

An instrument that measures radiant energy by correlating the radiation-induced change in electrical resistance of a blackened metal foil with the amount of radiation absorbed.

[Greek bolē, ray; see g^welə- in Indo-European roots + -meter.]

bo′lo·met′ric (bō′lə-mĕt′rĭk) adj.

bo′lo·met′ri·cal·ly adv.

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bolometer

(bəʊˈlɒmɪtə)

(Electronics) a sensitive instrument for measuring radiant energy by the increase in the resistance of an electrical conductor

[C19: from bol-, from Greek bolē ray of light, stroke, from ballein to throw + -meter]

bolometric adj

ˌboloˈmetrically adv

boˈlometry n

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bo•lom•e•ter

(boʊˈlɒm ɪ tər, bə-)

n.

a device for measuring minute amounts of radiant energy by means of changes of resistance in an electric conductor caused by changes in its temperature.

[1880–85; < Greek bol(ḗ) ray + -o- + -meter]

bo`lo•met′ric (-ləˈmɛ trɪk) adj.

bo`lo•met′ri•cal•ly, adv.

bolometer

a device used in bolometry.

See also: Radiation

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