Definition

A method of measuring very small amounts of light or other electromagnetic radiation using a specialized instrument called a microphotometer.

Example

The scientist used microphotometry to analyze the light absorption of the sample.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of microphotometry?

Yeah, I think it's a technique used in science, right?

Exactly! It's all about measuring tiny details with a microphotometer.

That sounds interesting; I’d love to learn more about how it works!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microphotometry → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "photometry" (from Greek "photos", meaning light, and "metron", meaning measure). The word refers to the measurement of small amounts of light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'measuring light' ('photometry') to remember that microphotometry is about measuring tiny amounts of light.

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