Definition of Photometer

1. Noun. Measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source.


2. Noun. Photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light.
Exact synonyms: Exposure Meter, Light Meter
Specialized synonyms: Cytophotometer
Generic synonyms: Photographic Equipment

Definition of Photometer

1. n. An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, or, more especially, for comparing the relative intensities of different lights, or their relative illuminating power.

Definition of Photometer

1. Noun. (physics) Any of several instruments used to measure various aspects of the intensity of light. ¹

2. Verb. (astronomy) To measure some aspect of light (from a star) using a photometer. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Photometer

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Medical Definition of Photometer

1. An instrument for measuring the intensity of light, or, more especially, for comparing the relative intensities of different lights, or their relative illuminating power. Origin: Photo: cf. F. Photometre. (24 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Photometer

photomania
photomanipulation
photomap
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photomasks
photomechanical
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photomicrograph
photomicrographs
photomicrography

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