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actinometer

/æk.tɪ.nəʊ.mɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does actinometer mean?

noun

An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, especially ultraviolet light. A device used to measure the amount of ultraviolet radiation.

Example

"The actinometer was used to measure the UV radiation levels in the sun."

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