volumetric

[ vol-yuh-me-trik ]

/ ˌvɒl yəˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

of or relating to measurement by volume.

Nearby words

volume index, volume unit, volume velocity, volumed, volumeter, volumetric, volumetric analysis, volumetric displacement, volumetric efficiency, volumetric solution, voluminous

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

But linear measurements such as the stature cannot be compared with volumetric measurements, such as the weight.
Pedagogical Anthropology|Maria Montessori
Both methods give accurate results and are good examples of volumetric methods.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
The meter is a volumetric displacement one and is regulated by observing the number of pulsations per minute.
Chlorination of Water|Joseph Race
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

British Dictionary definitions for volumetric

volumetric

/ (ˌvɒljʊˈmɛtrɪk) /

adjective

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

Derived Formsvolumetrically, adverbvolumetry (vɒˈljuːmɪtrɪ), noun

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