Definition of Pyroscope. Meaning of Pyroscope. Synonyms of Pyroscope

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Definition of Pyroscope

Pyroscope
Pyroscope Pyr"o*scope, n. [Pyro- + -scope: cf. F. pyroscope.] (Physics) An instrument for measuring the intensity of heat radiating from a fire, or the cooling influence of bodies. It is a differential thermometer, having one bulb coated with gold or silver leaf. [R.]

Meaning of Pyroscope from wikipedia

- concept of Heat capacity by French-born Joseph Black (1728–1799) The pyroscope, atmometer and aethrioscope scientific instruments: Sir John Leslie (1766–1832)...
- (1638–1675) The concept of latent heat – Joseph Black (1728–1799) The pyroscope, atmometer and aethrioscope scientific instruments: Sir John Leslie (1766–1832)...