calorimetry

[ kal-uh-rim-i-tree ]

noun

1. the measurement of heat.

Other Words From

• cal·o·ri·met·ric [kal-er-, uh, -, me, -trik, k, uh, -lawr-, -lor-], calo·ri·metri·cal adjective
• calo·ri·metri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of calorimetry¹

First recorded in 1855–60; calori- + -metry

Example Sentences

Respiratory indirect calorimetry is typically done at a doctor’s office, although small, portable, more affordable devices are increasingly being brought to market.

From Washington Post

The authors provided evidence that darobactin and BamA bind to each other directly, using a technique called isothermal titration calorimetry, which measures the heat changes associated with physical interactions between molecules.

From Nature

Kohl, I., Mayer, E. & Hallbrucker, A. The glassy water–cubic ice system: a comparative study by X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry.

From Nature

A study of pregnant Finnish women reported a significant increase in faecal energy content, as determined by bomb calorimetry, between the first and third trimesters despite stable diets and energy intake21.

From Nature

Next is "differential scanning calorimetry", which involves heating up a very small sample of the cured glue to see if has all set properly.

From BBC