volumeter

Thân thiện

A scientist uses a volumeter to measure the liquid in a beaker.

Definition

Noun: A scientific instrument designed to measure the volume of a substance. It can measure the volume of gases, liquids, or solids, either directly or by using the principle of displacement.

Usage

The word "volumeter" is a technical term used primarily in scientific, engineering, and laboratory contexts. It refers to the specific device used for volumetric measurement. - The chemist used a volumeter to determine the exact volume of the gas produced in the reaction. - Accurate fluid measurement in the experiment required a calibrated volumeter.

Advanced Usage

• Gas Volumeter: A specific type of volumeter used for measuring the volume of gases, often in chemical reactions or respiratory studies.
  • The gas volumeter indicated a volume increase of 150 mL.
• Displacement Volumeter: A device that measures the volume of an irregular solid by submerging it in a fluid and measuring the displaced fluid's volume.
  • They calculated the statue's volume using a water displacement volumeter.

Variants and Related Words

• Volumetric (adjective): Relating to the measurement of volume.
  • The lab assistant performed a volumetric analysis.
• Volumetry (noun): The process or technique of measuring volumes.
• Volumenometer: An alternate, less common term for a device measuring volume, particularly of solids.

Synonyms

• Measuring cylinder (for liquids, a common type of volumeter)
• Graduated cylinder
• Gas syringe (a type of gas volumeter)

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the technical term "volumeter".

Học thuật

Noun

1. a meter to measure the volume of gases, liquids, or solids (either directly or by displacement)