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calorimetric


Meanings
  • noun

    The process of measuring the amount of heat absorbed or released by a substance or system.


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calorimeter , calorimeters , calorimetric , calorimetrically , calorimetries , calorimetry
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'kalorima' (heat) and 'metron' (measure).


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  1. Calorimetry was first used in the 18th century to study the combustion of fuels.

  2. The calorimeter is an essential tool in food science for determining the caloric content of foods.


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  1. Thermochemistry: The branch of chemistry that deals with the application of the principles of thermodynamics to chemical processes.

  2. Heat capacity: The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount.


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Calorimetry is an important technique used in various scientific fields such as chemistry, physics, and materials science for the determination of thermodynamic properties.

How to Memorize "calorimetric"

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    - Imagine a laboratory setup where a substance is placed in a calorimeter and heated or cooled to measure the heat absorbed or released.

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