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Optical Pyrometer

An optical pyrometer is a device used for measuring high temperatures, typically in industrial or scientific applications. It operates based on the principle of infrared radiation detection and analysis.

Meanings and Usages:

1. Noun: Instrument for Temperature Measurement

An optical pyrometer is an instrument designed to determine the temperature of an object by analyzing the spectrum of infrared radiation emitted by it.

Example sentence: The engineer used an optical pyrometer to accurately measure the temperature of the heated metal.

2. Noun: High-Temperature Thermometer

An optical pyrometer functions as a high-temperature thermometer, particularly in situations where direct contact is not feasible or safe.

Example sentence: The optical pyrometer provided precise temperature readings of the molten lava, allowing the volcanologist to study its behavior.

3. Adjective: Pertaining to Optical Pyrometry

The adjective form "optical pyrometer" describes something related to the measurement of high temperatures using infrared radiation analysis.

Example sentence: The optical pyrometer technique is commonly employed in foundries to ensure the proper casting temperature of metals.

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