calorimetric

adjective

cal·​o·​ri·​met·​ric ¦ka-lə-rə-¦me-trik How to pronounce calorimetric (audio)
kə-¦lȯr-ə-
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variants or calorimetrical
¦ka-lə-rə-¦me-tri-kəl;
kə-¦lȯr-ə-
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: of or relating to calorimetry
calorimetrically
¦ka-lə-rə-¦me-tri-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce calorimetric (audio)
kə-¦lȯr-ə-
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adverb

Word History

Etymology

calorimetry + -ic or -ical

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“Calorimetric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calorimetric. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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