calorimetry

cal·o·rim·e·try

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-uh-rim-i-tree]
- /ˌkæl əˈrɪm ɪ tri/
- /kˌalɔːrˈɪmətri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-rim-i-tree]
- /ˌkæl əˈrɪm ɪ tri/

Definitions of calorimetry word

noun calorimetry measurement of the quantity of heat 3
noun calorimetry the measurement of heat. 1
noun calorimetry (physics) The science of measuring the heat absorbed or evolved during the course of a chemical reaction or change of state. 1
noun calorimetry A wide headband that covers the ears, for wearing on cold days. 0

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Origin of calorimetry

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; calori- + -metry

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Parts of speech for Calorimetry

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calorimetry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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