pyrometry

/paɪˈrɑmətri/
noun
  1. The science or technique of measuring very high temperatures.
    • Pyrometry is essential in metallurgy for controlling the heat of furnaces.
    • Modern pyrometry uses infrared sensors to measure temperature without contact.
    • The engineer specialized in pyrometry to improve industrial processes.
What does "pyrometry" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean