Definition

A device used to measure very high temperatures, often beyond the limits of regular thermometers.

Example

The engineer used a pyrometer to check the temperature of the molten metal.

Conversation

Hey, have you ever used a pyrometer for measuring temperatures?

No, I haven't! What exactly does it do?

It's pretty cool — it measures really high temperatures that regular thermometers can't handle.

That sounds useful! I might need one for my experiments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyrometer → It is formed from "pyro-" (from Greek "pur", meaning fire) and "metron" (from Greek, meaning measure). The word "pyrometer" refers to an instrument that measures high temperatures, specifically those related to fire.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fire' ('pyro-') being 'measured' ('metron') — that's how a pyrometer works.

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