Rayleigh disk

/ˌreɪli dɪsk/
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Definitions of Rayleigh disk
  1. noun
    an acoustic radiometer consisting of a light disk suspended from a quartz thread; when exposed to a progressive sound wave its torque can measure velocity
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    type of:
    radiometer
    meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic)
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