/ˌrædɪˈɒmɪtri/ RAD-i-OM-i-tree

Definitions

1. noun

The measurement of radiant energy, especially in terms of the amount of energy emitted, reflected, or transmitted by a source, typically in units of power or energy per unit area or per unit time.

“The team conducted an experiment in radiometry to determine the energy output of the new solar panel system.”

2. noun

The branch of physics that deals with the measurement of radiant energy and its applications.

“The department of radiometry at the university is working on a project to develop more efficient solar panels.”

3. verb

To measure or determine the radiant energy emitted, reflected, or transmitted by a source.

“The engineer radiometrically analyzed the data to optimize the performance of the solar panel system.”