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radiometric
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and academic registers, specifically within physics, geology, and remote sensing. It describes the precise quantification of radiation, whether that radiation is electromagnetic (like light or heat) or the result of nuclear decay. Because it is a specialized technical adjective, it is rarely found in casual conversation and almost always appears in the context of instrumentation or dating methods.
In the context of geochronology, the term is frequently paired with dating to describe the process of determining the age of materials. In imaging and astronomy, it refers to the measurement of light intensity to determine the physical properties of a target. It should not be confused with "radioactive," which describes the property of emitting radiation, whereas "radiometric" describes the act of measuring that radiation.
Meanings
Relating to the measurement of the intensity of electromagnetic radiation.
Examples
The satellite uses a radiometric sensor to measure the energy of reflected sunlight.
We can determine the age of these volcanic rocks using radiometric dating.
The lab needs a more precise radiometric calibration for the infrared detector.
I wonder if the radiometric data from the probe is actually reliable.
Radiometric measurements are essential for understanding stellar luminosity.
Radiometric measurements are essential for understanding stellar luminosity.
The researcher focused on the radiometric properties of the new semiconductor material.
The researcher focused on the radiometric properties of the new semiconductor material.
Is this a radiometric or a photometric measurement of the light source?
The geological survey relied on radiometric analysis to map the mineral deposits.