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Pyrometer
Pyrometer: a measuring instrument (a set of measuring instruments) for determining temperature by means of thermal electromagnetic radiation, intended to generate a measurement signal in a form convenient for direct perception by an observer. Structurally, a pyrometer may consist of a pyrometric transducer and an information display device in analog or digital form.
Source: "GOST 28243-96. Pyrometers. General technical requirements"
(introduced into force by the Decree of the Russian State Standard dated January 20, 2003 No. 18-st)