solarimeter

American

[soh-luh-rim-i-ter] / ˌsoʊ ləˈrɪm ɪ tər /

noun

an instrument for measuring solar radiation.

solarimeter British

/ ˌsəʊləˈrɪmɪtə /

noun

Also called: pyranometer. any of various instruments for measuring solar radiation, as by use of a bolometer or thermopile

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Etymology

Origin of solarimeter

First recorded in 1925–30; solar ¹ ( def. ) + -i- ( def. ) + -meter ( def. )

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