pyrometer

American  

[pahy-rom-i-ter] / paɪˈrɒm ɪ tər /

noun

1. an apparatus for measuring high temperatures that uses the radiation emitted by a hot body as a basis for measurement.

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pyrometer British  

/ paɪˈrɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring high temperatures, esp by measuring the brightness ( optical pyrometer ) or total quantity ( radiation pyrometer ) of the radiation produced by the source. Other types include the resistance thermometer and the thermocouple

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Other Word Forms

• pyrometry
  noun
• pyrometric
  adjective
• pyrometrical
  adjective
• pyrometrically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of pyrometer

First recorded in 1740–50; pyro- + -meter

Example Sentences

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pyrometer

Figure 13.5 Fireman Jason Ormand uses a pyrometer to check the temperature of an aircraft carrier’s ventilation system.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

As is typical, the installation firm we selected used a sophisticated device called a pyrometer to measure the solar radiance received on our roof.

From Washington Post

An increase noted on the exhaust pyrometer gauge lets you decrease rpm, or shut down your engine and begin to troubleshoot by looking for a blockage in the raw-water system or for coolant leaks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Like an exhaust pyrometer, a boost gauge will help prolong the life of your engine.

From Time Magazine Archive

For this reason the use of a pyrometer, when possible, saves mistakes and trouble.

From Choice Cookery by Catherine Owen