Synonyms for photometer

Grammar : Noun

Spell : foh-tom-i-ter

Phonetic Transcription : foʊˈtɒm ɪ tər

Définition of photometer

As in light meter : noun photography device

Example sentences :

An application of the law of intensity is made in using a simple (Bunsen) photometer.
Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower

The photometer or instrument for accurate comparison of lights, their amount and intensity, tells a different story.
Extract from : « Astronomy » by David Todd

A valve is then fitted to one of the front openings, so that the light in that half of the photometer may be gradually diminished.
Extract from : « A Color Notation » by Albert H. Munsell

There is no other way of measuring the exposure than by the photometer or personal experience, and the latter is by far the best.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 362, December 9, 1882 » by Various

A number of measurements of the illuminating power of an electric lamp were rapidly made during the lecture with this photometer.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 288 » by Various

The photometer, preferably one of the Lummer-Brodhun form, is set up on a gallery or bench.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 6 » by Various

The photometer may show a very adequate intensity of illumination; nevertheless seeing may be unsatisfactory or even impossible.
Extract from : « Visual Illusions » by Matthew Luckiesh

In such a case the photometer yielded results quite likely to be misinterpreted as satisfactory.
Extract from : « Visual Illusions » by Matthew Luckiesh

The photometer has played an important rôle in establishing the scientific basis of camouflage.
Extract from : « Visual Illusions » by Matthew Luckiesh

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