Radiometric
(adjective)
- Relating to or using radiometry, especially the measurement of radiant energy or electromagnetic radiation.
- Pertaining to or utilizing radiometry in measuring the properties of materials.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from radio- + -metric, on the pattern of spectrometric.
Examples:
- Radiometric measurements were used to determine the age of the Earth.
- Radiometric methods have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
- Radiometric data was used to analyze the chemical composition of stars.
- Radiometric instruments are crucial for understanding the properties of electromagnetic radiation.
- Radiometric techniques have been widely used in the study of geology and materials science.