volumetrical
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or involving measurement by volume: Describes something pertaining to the measurement of the volume of a substance or object. It is a technical term primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly chemistry and physics.
Usage
- The word "volumetrical" is a technical adjective. It is used to describe instruments, methods, or analyses that are concerned with measuring volume.
- It is synonymous with the more common adjective "volumetric." "Volumetrical" is a less frequent variant.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The chemist performed a volumetrical analysis to determine the concentration of the acid.
- Accuracy is crucial when using volumetrical equipment like graduated cylinders and burettes.
Advanced Usage
- "Volumetrical analysis": A quantitative analytical method in chemistry where the volume of a solution of known concentration (titrant) required to react completely with an analyte is measured to determine the analyte's concentration.
- In the laboratory, students learned the principles of volumetrical analysis through a series of titrations.
Variants and Related Words
- Volumetric (adj): The more commonly used form with identical meaning.
- A volumetric flask is designed to contain a precise volume of liquid at a specified temperature.
- Volume (n): The amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a substance.
- Volumetrically (adv): In a manner relating to volume measurement.
- The solution was added volumetrically using a calibrated pipette.
Synonyms
- Volumetric: Pertaining to the measurement of volume.
- Cubic: Involving three dimensions (length, width, height), often used in the context of volume units (e.g., cubic meters).
Notes on Meaning
- "Volumetrical" specifically refers to the or of measuring volume. It does not describe the volume itself (e.g., a large volume) but rather the methodology for determining it.
- It is almost exclusively used in scientific and technical writing.
Adjective
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of or relating to measurement by volume
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volumetric analysis
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