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volumetric

adjective

vol·​u·​met·​ric ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
volumetrically adverb

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The results showed that the innovation boosted volumetric energy density by more than 10 percent and gravimetric energy density by more than 15 percent. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025 If sales aren’t boosted, volumetric water rates could jump from about $2,000 per acre-foot next year to anywhere from $3,500 to $5,000 per acre-foot in 2035, according to the plan. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025 Volumetric DDoS Protection The first layer to build is volumetric DDoS protection. Alexander Krizhanovsky, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Wh/kg, with a volumetric density of 716 Wh/L. Sionic Energy is also verifying its battery platform in a 20 Ah cell format with a density of 370 Wh/kg and 1,000 Wh/L, but with a cycle range close to 600. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for volumetric

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of volumetric was in 1857

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“Volumetric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volumetric. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

Medical Definition

volumetric

adjective
vol·​u·​met·​ric ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
volumetrically adverb
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