actinogram
|ac-ti-no-gram|
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/ækˈtɪnəˌɡræm/
record of radiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinogram' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' where 'aktin-' meant 'ray' or 'beam.'
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' transformed into the modern English word 'actinogram' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a record of rays,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a record or graph of the intensity of radiation, especially ultraviolet radiation.
The scientist analyzed the actinogram to study the effects of UV radiation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 02:06