interferometer
noun/ˌɪntərfəˈrɑmɪtər/
Frequency rank: #19,245 most common English word
Meaning
an instrument that uses the interference of light waves to make precise measurements of distance or wavelength.
Example sentence
Scientists used interferometer to measure tiny changes in the distance between the two mirrors.
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