STEREOMETRY

Etymology

Noun

stereometry (uncountable)

(now rare) The science of measuring the volume of solids or solid bodies.

Source: Wiktionary


Ste`re*om"e*try, n. Etym: [Stereo- + -metry: cf. F. stéréométrie.]

Definition: The art of measuring and computing the cubical contents of bodies and figures; -- distinguished from planimetry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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