VOLUMETRIC

volumetric, volumetrical

(adjective) of or relating to measurement by volume; “volumetric analysis”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

volumetric (not comparable)

Pertaining to measurement by volume.

Anagrams

• multicover

Source: Wiktionary


Vol`u*met"ric, a. Etym: [Volume + -metric.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume. Volumetric analysis (Chem.), that system of the quantitative analysis of solutions which employs definite volumes of standardized solutions of reagents, as measured by burettes, pipettes, etc.; also, the analysis of gases by volume, as by the eudiometer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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