volumetric

[vol-yuh-me-trik]

adjective

of or relating to measurement by volume.

Sometimes vol·u·met·ri·cal.

Origin of volumetric

1860–65; volu(me) + -metric2

Related formsvol·u·met·ri·cal·ly, adverbvo·lu·me·try

[vuh-loo-mi-tree] /vəˈlu mɪ tri/, noun

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Examples from the Web for volumetric

Historical Examples of volumetric

Thus: suppose it is desired to know the volumetric relationships of the cylinder for a compression pressure of 75 lbs.
Aviation Engines
Victor Wilfred Pag
Volumetric solutions, before being used, should be shaken in order that they may be throughout of uniform strength.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley
The meter is a volumetric displacement one and is regulated by observing the number of pulsations per minute.
Chlorination of Water
Joseph Race
Another form of volumetric apparatus, designed by Walton , has been used by Lebedeff .
Alcoholic Fermentation
Arthur Harden
It is used as an indicator in volumetric silver assaying, and for the separation of iodine from bromine.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.
Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

British Dictionary definitions for volumetric

volumetric

adjective

of, concerning, or using measurement by volumevolumetric analysis Compare gravimetric

Derived Formsvolumetrically, adverbvolumetry (vɒˈljuːmɪtrɪ), noun

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Word Origin and History for volumetric

adj.

1857, from volumeter (1829) + -ic.

volumetric in Medicine