reflectometer
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/rɪˌflɛkˈtɒmɪtər/
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/rɪˌflɛkˈtɒmɪtə/
measuring reflectance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reflectometer' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reflectere,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'flectere' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'reflectere' transformed into the modern English word 'reflect,' and eventually became 'reflectometer' by adding the suffix '-meter' to indicate measurement.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend back light,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument measuring reflectance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the reflectance of a surface or material.
The scientist used a reflectometer to measure the reflectance of the new material.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 23:03