pyranometer
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/ˌpaɪrəˈnɒmɪtər/
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/ˌpaɪrəˈnɒmɪtə/
solar radiation measurement
Etymology
'pyranometer' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'pyr' meaning 'fire' and 'ano' meaning 'upward', combined with 'meter' meaning 'measure'.
'pyranometer' was derived from the Greek words 'pyr' and 'ano', and eventually became the modern English word 'pyranometer'.
Initially, it meant 'an instrument to measure upward fire or heat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument to measure solar radiation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure solar radiation received from a hemisphere of the sky.
The pyranometer was used to measure the solar energy received at the site.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 23:54