cubature

[ kyoo-buh-cher ]

noun

1. the determination of the cubic contents of something.
2. cubic contents.

cubature

/ ˈkjuːbətʃə /

noun

1. the determination of the cubic contents of something
2. Also calledcubage cubic contents

Word History and Origins

Origin of cubature¹

1670–80; cube ¹ + -ature, after quadrature

Word History and Origins

Origin of cubature¹

C17: from cube ¹+ -ature, on the model of quadrature

Example Sentences

This first result, multiplied by itself and by the height, gives the cubature of the tree.

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