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interferometry

in·ter·fer·om·e·ter
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-fuh-rom-i-ter]
    • /ˌɪn tər fəˈrɒm ɪ tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-fuh-rom-i-ter]
    • /ˌɪn tər fəˈrɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of interferometry word

  • noun interferometry Optics. a device that separates a beam of light into two ray beams, usually by means of reflection, and that brings the rays together to produce interference, used to measure wavelength, index of refraction, and astronomical distances. 1
  • noun interferometry Astronomy. an instrument for measuring the angular separation of double stars or the diameter of giant stars by means of the interference phenomena of light emitted by these stars. 1
  • noun interferometry (physics) the design and use of optical or radio interferometers. 1
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Origin of interferometry

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; interfere + -o- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Interferometry

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interferometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • very long baseline interferometry

    an interferometry technique that enhances angular resolution in the observation of radio signals from distant celestial objects, as quasars, by combining signals from several radio telescopes around the earth or such signals with those from an earth-orbiting satellite. Abbreviation: VLBI.

  • speckle interferometry

    a photographic technique for clarifying the telescopic images of a star by taking short exposures of the electronic images of the star's speckle pattern and extrapolating properties of the starlight to create a more accurate composite image.

  • vlbi

    very long baseline interferometry
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