"spectroradiometer" meaning in English

See spectroradiometer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: spectroradiometers [plural]
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  1. A device that measures the spectral power distributions of illuminants, used to evaluate and categorize lighting or to calibrate display technology. Derived forms: photospectroradiometer, telespectroradiometer
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