Actinometric

/ˌæktɪnəˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the measurement of radiation or light rays; involving or obtained by use of an actinometer.

Etymology

From actinometer + -ic (adjective suffix). Describes processes, methods, or data involving measurement of rays.

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Actinometric data became essential for understanding climate change—scientists use historical actinometric measurements to compare how much solar energy hits Earth now versus 100 years ago!

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