volumetric
of or relating to measurement by volume.
Origin of volumetric
1- Sometimes vol·u·met·ri·cal .
Other words from volumetric
- vol·u·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
- vo·lu·me·try [vuh-loo-mi-tree], /vəˈlu mɪ tri/, noun
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How to use volumetric in a sentence
Antimony forms two series of salts, antimonious and antimonic; and advantage is taken of this in its determination volumetrically.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerWhen cold, extract with water, and determine the sulphur volumetrically with standard barium chloride.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerWith larger quantities, and when many determinations have to be made, it is easier to make the determination volumetrically.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerAll assays for it are made either gravimetrically or volumetrically.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerExtract with water, acidify with acetic acid, and estimate volumetrically as described under Sulphur.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
British Dictionary definitions for volumetric
/ (ˌvɒljʊˈmɛtrɪk) /
of, concerning, or using measurement by volume: volumetric analysis Compare gravimetric
Derived forms of volumetric
- volumetrically, adverb
- volumetry (vɒˈljuːmɪtrɪ), noun
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Scientific definitions for volumetric
[ vŏl′yu-mĕt′rĭk ]
Relating to measurement by volume or to a unit that is used to measure volume.
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