optical pyrometer

/ˌɑptəkəl paɪˌrɑmədər/
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Other forms: optical pyrometers

Definitions of optical pyrometer
  1. noun
    a pyrometer that uses the color of the light emitted by a hot object
    synonyms: pyroscope
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    type of:
    pyrometer
    a thermometer designed to measure high temperatures
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