volumetric

Sometimes vol·u·met·ri·cal

[vol-yuh-me-trik]

adjective

1. of or relating to measurement by volume.

volumetric

/ vɒˈljuːmɪtrɪ, ˌvɒljʊˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerning, or using measurement by volume Compare gravimetric

   volumetric analysis

volumetric

1. Relating to measurement by volume or to a unit that is used to measure volume.

Other Word Forms

• volumetry noun
• volumetrically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of volumetric¹

1860–65; volu(me) + -metric ( def. )

Example Sentences

Published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, the study presents the first noninvasive approach for measuring "microvascular volumetric pulsatility" -- the rhythmic swelling and shrinking of tiny blood vessels -- in living humans.

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These “volumetric” components — rooms that often include built-in electrical, plumbing and cabinetry — are then transported to the site and assembled like building blocks using cranes.

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The volumetric, jug-like form of “Martinique” emphasizes clay’s eternal role as a vessel, which the artist fills with new meanings by virtue of her chosen forms and referents.

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The models were then trained to predict prostate cancer recurrence risk on volumetric human tissue biopsies.

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Tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing is a relatively new manufacturing approach that uses projected light to solidify a light-sensitive resin in specific areas.

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