volumetric
/,vɔlju'metrik/
Definition
Adjective 1. Relating to or involving the measurement of volume: Pertaining to the three-dimensional space occupied by a substance or object. 2. Pertaining to a method of analysis based on volume: Specifically used in chemistry to describe analytical procedures where the measurement of volumes is central.
Usage and Examples
- The volumetric flask is a precise piece of laboratory glassware used to prepare solutions of an exact volume.
- In chemistry, volumetric analysis involves titrating a solution of unknown concentration with a standard solution.
- The engineer calculated the volumetric flow rate of water through the pipe in cubic meters per second.
- A volumetric display creates a three-dimensional image that appears to occupy physical space.
Advanced Usage
- Volumetric efficiency: (Engineering) A measure of how effectively an engine's cylinders fill with air/fuel mixture during the intake stroke.
- Volumetric data: (Computing/Medicine) Data that represents a three-dimensional space or volume, such as from a CT or MRI scan.
- Volumetric weight or dimensional weight: (Logistics) A pricing technique for freight based on a package's volume rather than its actual weight.
Variants and Related Words
- Volume (n): The amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a substance.
- Volumetrically (adv): In a manner relating to volume. (e.g., The gas was measured volumetrically.)
- Volumetry (n): The measurement of volumes.
Synonyms
- Cubic
- Voluminal (less common)
- Three-dimensional (in specific contexts, e.g., 3D data)
Related Terms and Phrases
- Volumetric analysis: A quantitative analytical method in chemistry based on measuring the volumes of reacting solutions.
- Volumetric capacity: The internal volume or holding capacity of a container.
- Volumetric shrinkage: The reduction in the volume of a material.
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of or relating to measurement by volume
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volumetric analysis
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