Word: pyrgeometer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pyr
ge
o
me
ter
Definition: A device that measures near-surface infrared radiation spectrum, based on the resistance/voltage changes in a material that is sensitive to the net energy transfer by radiation that occurs between itself and its surroundings.
Morphemes:
Affix: pyr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of pyro-; orthoacid.
Affix: geo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Earth
Affix: -meter
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns