volumetric
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- volumetrically adverb
- volumetry noun
Etymology
Origin of volumetric
1860–65; volu(me) + -metric ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"While the volumetric disruptions we are seeing are significant - arguably among the largest in recent history - the market is far more resilient than in the 1970s," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Creators on Netflix are also using AI tools for their projects, including filmmakers for comedy “Happy Gilmore 2” using generative AI and volumetric capture technology to de-age characters.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025
Future studies will test whether microvascular volumetric pulsatility predicts cognitive outcomes and whether it can serve as a biomarker for early intervention in Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.
From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025
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 • Jun. 1, 2024
The inherently lower volumetric efficiency of the L head engine is largely overcome by the use of a properly designed head, large valves and ample gas passages.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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