Photometer
(noun)
An instrument used to measure the intensity, quality, or color of light.
Origin:
Derived from the greek word "phos" meaning light and "metron" meaning measure.
Examples:
- The photometer was used to measure the intensity of light emitted by the stars.
- The scientists used a photometer to measure the amount of light being emitted by the plant.
- A photometer is an instrument for measuring the intensity of light.
- Photometers are used in a wide variety of applications, from measuring the brightness of stars to determining the efficiency of light bulbs.
- The photometer is an essential tool in the field of spectroscopy, which involves analyzing the properties of light and matter.