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interferometer

/ˌɪntərˈfɪərmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does interferometer mean?

noun

An instrument used to measure the interference of two or more waves, typically light waves, to determine the distance or properties of an object or a phenomenon.

Example

"The scientists used an interferometer to measure the distance to a distant star with high precision."

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