albedometer

noun

al·​be·​dom·​e·​ter

ˌal-bə-ˈdä-mə-tər

plural -s

: a device for measuring the reflection of light (as by snow)

Word History

Etymology

albedo + -meter

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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