Bolometric (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a bolometer.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The scientists used a bolometric device to detect the faint heat signals emitted by the distant planet.
- The new bolometric sensor was able to detect even the slightest changes in temperature, making it a valuable tool for climate research.
- In the cryogenic laboratory, the researchers employed a bolometric thermometer to measure the temperature of the supercooled liquid helium.
- The bolometric properties of the material allowed it to absorb and measure the full spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, including infrared and ultraviolet light.
- Advanced bolometric instruments are used in astronomical research to study the thermal radiation emitted by celestial objects such as stars and galaxies.