volumetric

American  

[vol-yuh-me-trik] / ˌvɒl yəˈmɛ trɪk /

Sometimes volumetrical

adjective

1. of or relating to measurement by volume.

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volumetric British  

/ vɒˈljuːmɪtrɪ, ˌvɒljʊˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

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

   volumetric analysis

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volumetric Scientific  

/ vŏl′y-mĕt′rĭk /

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

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Other Word Forms

• volumetrically adverb
• volumetry noun

Etymology

Origin of volumetric

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily