Ac`ti·nom'e·try noun 1. The measurement of the force of solar radiation. Maury. 2. The measurement of the chemical or actinic energy of light. Abney. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/23
The science of measurement of radiant energy, particularly that of the sun, in its thermal, chemical, and luminous aspects. See also: Actinometer, Sun. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20687