actinometricy
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/ˌæktɪnəˈmɛtrɪsi/
(actinometry)
measurement of radiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinometry' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis,' where 'aktis' meant 'ray' and 'metron' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'aktis' transformed into the scientific term 'actinometry,' and eventually became the modern English word 'actinometricy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measurement of rays,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'measurement of solar radiation intensity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the measurement of the intensity of solar radiation.
Actinometricy is crucial for understanding climate patterns.
Synonyms
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