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astrophotometry

American

[as-troh-foh-tom-i-tree] / ˌæs troʊ foʊˈtɒm ɪ tri /

noun

the measurement of the intensity of light of celestial objects.

Other Word Forms

astrophotometric adjective
astrophotometrical adjective
astrophotometrically adverb

Etymology

Origin of astrophotometry

astro- + photometry

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