calorimeter
noun
cal·o·rim·e·ter
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Definition of calorimeter
: an apparatus for measuring quantities of absorbed or emitted heat or for determining specific heats
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Other Words from calorimeter
calorimetric
\ ˌka-lə-rə-ˈme-trik
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adjective
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calorimetrically
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adverb
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calorimetry
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Examples of calorimeter in a Sentence
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So Berlinguette and his students built four of the world's most precise calorimeters, devices that measure the heat given off by reactions taking place within them. — Michael Greshko, National Geographic, "Cold fusion remains elusive—but these scientists may revive the quest," 29 May 2019 But Riley's most excited about a new cone calorimeter machine that measures the textile's peak heat release rate, total heat release, smoke density, and mass loss in a flash fire environment. — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, "Inside the Futuristic Labs That Forge Gore-Tex," 28 Nov. 2016 After a night of fasting, participants entered the calorimeter promptly at 8:00am, and until 8:00am the following day they weren’t allowed to leave or exercise. — Megan Molteni, WIRED, "Will Cutting Calories Make You Live Longer?," 22 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'calorimeter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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calorimeter
noun
cal·o·rim·e·ter
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Medical Definition of calorimeter
: any of several apparatuses for measuring quantities of absorbed or evolved heat or for determining specific heats — see bomb calorimeter, oxycalorimeter
Other Words from calorimeter
calorimetric
\ ˌkal-ə-rə-ˈme-trik; kə-ˌlȯr-ə-, -ˌlōr-, -ˌlär-
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adjective
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adjective
calorimetrically
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calorimetry
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noun,
plural calorimetries
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noun,
plural calorimetries