bhangmeter en · NOUN
Etymology
From bhang + -meter, with the first element being a pun on bang, mocking the idea that the machine would work. Coined by Fred Reines in 1950.
Meanings
- A non-imaging radiometer used to detect nuclear detonations and determine the yield of the nuclear weapon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bhangmeters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |