photometer
noun/foʊˈtɑmɪtər/
Frequency rank: #19,853 most common English word
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the intensity or brightness of light.
Example sentence
The scientist used photometer to measure the intensity of light emitted by the distant star.
Synonyms & related words
- radiometer
- luxmeter
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