Definition

In a way that relates to the measurement of radiation, often used in scientific contexts.

Example

The samples were analyzed radiometrically to determine their age.

Conversation

Did you know that scientists can date rocks radiometrically?

Yeah, I read about that! It's fascinating how they can find the age of something so accurately.

I wonder how they actually measure that radiometrically in the lab.

I think they use different isotopes and analyze the decay rates.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Radiometrically → It is formed from "radio-" (from Latin "radius", meaning ray) and "metric" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word refers to measuring radiation or rays in a specific manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio-') being 'measured' ('metric') in a certain way ('-ally'). This helps you remember that 'radiometrically' relates to the measurement of rays or radiation.

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