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radiometer Synonyms

Another word for radiometer

Choosing another word for radiometer depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A scientific instrument used to detect and measure the intensity of radiant energy, such as electromagnetic radiation or infrared light.

Usage Example

"The physics teacher placed the Crookes bolometer in the sunlight to demonstrate how the black and white vanes spin when exposed to radiant energy."

Strong
bolometer
Weak
actinometer
sensor

• noun (Context 2)

A device mounted on a satellite or aircraft that measures electromagnetic radiation from the Earth or its atmosphere to gather meteorological or environmental data.

Usage Example

"The weather satellite was equipped with an advanced infrared detector to precisely monitor global sea surface temperatures."

Weak
detector

• Nearby Words

radiologist
radiology
radioman
radiometer
radiotherapy
radiothon
radius

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Radiometer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/radiometer
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