volumetric
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of volumetric
1860–65; volu(me) + -metric ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Sonomura’s style is volumetric; he dares himself to discover unexpected axes of movement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
"While the volumetric disruptions we are seeing are significant - arguably among the largest in recent history - the market is far more resilient than in the 1970s," she said.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
Creators on Netflix are also using AI tools for their projects, including filmmakers for comedy “Happy Gilmore 2” using generative AI and volumetric capture technology to de-age characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
Future studies will test whether microvascular volumetric pulsatility predicts cognitive outcomes and whether it can serve as a biomarker for early intervention in Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025
There are several volumetric methods for assaying lead ores, but the best known is that based on the precipitation of lead by ammonium molybdate in an acetic acid solution.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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