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- [boh-lom-i-ter, buh-]
- /boʊˈlɒm ɪ tər, bə-/
- /bəʊ.ˈlɒ.mɪ.tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boh-lom-i-ter, buh-]
- /boʊˈlɒm ɪ tər, bə-/
Definitions of bolometer word
- noun bolometer a sensitive instrument for measuring radiant energy by the increase in the resistance of an electrical conductor 3
- noun bolometer a very sensitive instrument for measuring and recording the intensity of small amounts of radiant energy 3
- noun bolometer a device for measuring minute amounts of radiant energy by determining the changes of resistance in an electric conductor caused by changes in its temperature. 1
- noun bolometer (physics) A sensitive device for detecting and measuring the energy of electromagnetic radiation. 0
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Origin of bolometer
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Greek bol(ḗ) ray + -o- + -meter
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Parts of speech for Bolometer
noun
adjective
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bolometer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bolometer usage trend in Literature
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